Unusual blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah has the finesse of Pinot and the juiciness of Syrah it has high acidity and a plush texture with plenty of blackberry and black cherry alongside the Pinot’s spiraling red fruit including wild strawberry, raspberry and violet. It’s just beginning to show some tertiary character with forest floor and a hint of mushroom. Long finish.
Unusual blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah has the finesse of Pinot and the juiciness of Syrah it has high acidity and a plush texture with plenty of blackberry and black cherry alongside the Pinot’s spiraling red fruit including wild strawberry, raspberry and violet. It’s just beginning to show some tertiary character with forest floor and a hint of mushroom. Long finish.
Sep 23rd, 2024
This is a big boy that would be killer with some heavy game or ribs. Bacon grease and baking soda on the nose. Muddled dark berries and well balanced acidity with a heavy body. Long, powerful finish with good mild spices.
This is a big boy that would be killer with some heavy game or ribs. Bacon grease and baking soda on the nose. Muddled dark berries and well balanced acidity with a heavy body. Long, powerful finish with good mild spices.
Jan 26th, 2019
Tasted yesterday with @domaineserene president, Ryan Harris, the Grand Cheval 2013 is a blend of 80% Syrah from Walla Walla's outstanding The Rocks District AVA. The balance of this uncommon blend is a dollop of Pinot Noir from Domaine Serene's Mark Bradford vineyard. Sumptuous, lifted aromas of boysenberries, rhubarb, violets, loamy earth, graphite and spice. It's broad shouldered, yet fresh and refined, with black fruit anchored in fine, sueded tannins, followed by a subtle burst of acidity that terminates in peppery bliss.
Tasted yesterday with @domaineserene president, Ryan Harris, the Grand Cheval 2013 is a blend of 80% Syrah from Walla Walla's outstanding The Rocks District AVA. The balance of this uncommon blend is a dollop of Pinot Noir from Domaine Serene's Mark Bradford vineyard. Sumptuous, lifted aromas of boysenberries, rhubarb, violets, loamy earth, graphite and spice. It's broad shouldered, yet fresh and refined, with black fruit anchored in fine, sueded tannins, followed by a subtle burst of acidity that terminates in peppery bliss.
1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2016
Grand Chevalier from Domaine Serene. Just says red wine but guessing it's Merlot based. Have always enjoyed the wines of Domaine Serene but this one is overdone, too ripe, too much oak and but you do get a sense of instant gratification.
Grand Chevalier from Domaine Serene. Just says red wine but guessing it's Merlot based. Have always enjoyed the wines of Domaine Serene but this one is overdone, too ripe, too much oak and but you do get a sense of instant gratification.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2014
Oregon, USA
