The 2021 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir from Domaine Serene is a refined and elegant wine with a broody nose of tar and forest floor that transitions to vibrant aromas of raspberry jam, cinnamon, and blood orange. On the palate, it is light-bodied with concentrated, savory red fruit, framed by silky tannins and bright acidity, leading to a long, spicy finish. This wine’s polished structure and supple texture make it an excellent choice for pairing with poultry or duck confit.

James Suckling | JS 94
Published: Apr 15, 2024

A supple texture shapes abundant black and red fruit in this well-concentrated, polished and composed wine. A full body and suede-textured tannins give it a nice heft on the palate. Drink or hold.

The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Jul 25, 2024
Drink: 2024-2034

The 2021 Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve was matured for 16 months in 55% new oak. It opens with broody tar and forest floor aromas before revealing brighter tones of raspberry jam, cinnamon and blood orange. The light-bodied palate features concentrated, savory red fruit framed by silky tannins and bright acidity, and it has a very long, spicy finish. 

Vivino | Vivino 4.4

Red fruits, caramel, baking spice, vanilla, dried flowers, and potpourri. On the palate, this wine shows a harmonious balance of structure, richness and acidity with soft tannins and a clean, lingering finish.

Domaineserene.com

The 2021 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir is a refreshing and elegant vintage. It's made from 100% estate-grown grapes and has a silky texture that's perfect for pairing with poultry or duck confit. The nose offers rose petals, wild strawberry, strawberry candy, confectionary, Italian fine leather, and hibiscus. On the palate, it's maraschino cherry sweet with a light body and lifted tannins. It finishes with a lovely blueberry compote and velvety texture that lingers long after the last sip.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 14.1% ABV 
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest/Vintage: 2021; harvested between 8 and 27 September 2021
Oak: Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, with 55% new French oak
Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Farming/Vineyard: Made entirely from estate-grown grapes sourced from Domaine Serene's dry-farmed vineyards in the Willamette Valley. The estate's varied vineyard sites, elevations, exposures and Pinot Noir clones contribute complexity and balance. LIVE Certified Sustainable.
Winemaking: A carefully blended selection of estate-grown Pinot Noir from different vineyard blocks. Barrel-aged for 16 months and bottled on 12 April 2023.
Winemaker/Producer: Domaine Serene
Region/Appellation: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Classification: Willamette Valley AVA

Serving Temperature: 15–16°C
Decanting: 30–45 minutes; gentle aeration helps reveal its aromatic complexity
Food Pairing: Roast duck, duck confit, roast chicken, grilled lamb, venison, mushroom risotto and aged cheeses