Domaine Serene - Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay 2019 (750ml)

Price: $73.99

Producer	Domaine Serene
Country	United States
Region	Oregon
Subregion	Willamette Valley
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2019
Sku	4660

The Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay boasts lively citrus aromas, dominated by the refreshing scents of lemon and lime, complemented by subtle mineral tones and a hint of chalkiness. On the palate layers of lemon meringue and confections add a touch of sweetness, perfectly balanced by the wine’s creamy texture. With each sip, subtle hints of nutmeg emerge, enhancing the wine’s medium body and leading to a satisfying, enduring finish that lingers on the palate, leaving a lasting impression of refinement and complexity.

Domaine Serene Description

In 1989, Grace and Ken Evenstad settled in the Willamette Valley, with a deep appreciation for the wines of Burgundy and a faith in Oregon before there was a national market for domestic Pinot Noir.
Soon after arriving to the Valley, the Evenstads invested in a 42-acre hilltop estate in the Dundee Hills effectively creating Oregon’s luxury wine industry.

In 2001, the Evenstads completed the construction of their current state-of-the-art, five-level, gravity-flow Pinot Noir winery. A little over a decade later, they completed a new white winery dedicated to the production of Chardonnay and sparkling wine, the first of its kind in Oregon. The wineries, located on the prestigious Winery Hill Estate, were built as a statement to the quality of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that can be produced from the world-class Dundee Hills AVA.

James Suckling: 96 Points

Aromas of oyster shell, baked lemon and aniseed. Full-bodied but tight. Steady and harmonious on the palate, with lovely length and balance. It’s driven, yet holds back at the finish. Textured, too. Delicious. Drink or hold.

Wine Advocate: 95 Points

The 2019 Chardonnay Evenstad Reserve opens with matchstick tones that give way to delicate chamomile, beeswax and mushroom. The palate is focused and tangy with saline-tinged fruit, and there's a notably long, shimmery finish.

Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points

You wouldn't call this wine shy or spare, and yet it's restrained and less plush than past versions. Showing a delicious mix of pear, melon and citrus fruits, it sports refreshing acidity and buttery oak in equal proportions. Instantly likable, it should carry nicely on through the rest of the decade.

Jeb Dunnuck: 93 Points

The 2019 Chardonnay Evenstad Reserve was aged for 14 months in 100% new French oak. The nose is fresh with white flowers, honeydew melon, and delicate oak spice, followed by a medium-bodied palate with refreshing acidity and notes of peach, lime zest, and chalky earth.