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Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2011
One of Oregon's most coveted producers of Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley's rare Reserve Pinot Noir.This cuvée is billed as the "little sister" to the winery's Evenstad Reserve. Yamhill Cuvée has an aroma profile that consists of red fruits, minerals, spice, earth, and hint of French Oak. The palate offers youthful tannins and balanced acidity which lead to a smooth and graceful finish. It is approachable in its youth, while maintaining the elegance and finesse of a Domaine Serene Pinot Noir. 91 Points Wine Spectator: "A lively, lithe and inviting red, offering an array of red fruit, floral and spice overtones that come together on the focused and deftly balanced finish. Drink now through 2018.."
Ratings on Delectable
Bryant Bickel 
Never fails, hallmark of Oregon quality, always big always polished, this 11 of course is leaner but for Serene that means balanced. Great juice, thanks Ken.
Never fails, hallmark of Oregon quality, always big always polished, this 11 of course is leaner but for Serene that means balanced. Great juice, thanks Ken.
9.1
Justin Brilman
Floral notes of cherry and strawberry. Mouthfeel was very silky with a nice smooth finish. Elegant compared to California Pinot. Looking forward to my trip to Willamette Valley next week.
Floral notes of cherry and strawberry. Mouthfeel was very silky with a nice smooth finish. Elegant compared to California Pinot. Looking forward to my trip to Willamette Valley next week.
8.8Kevin Woods
Tastes of berries and hint of vanilla.
Tastes of berries and hint of vanilla.
8.8
Lyn Farmer
Deep ruby color with a forward aroma of oak, red fruit and forest floor. Pronounced acidity on the palate with too much oak to balance the cranberry and forest floor fruit. Overall the wine lacks value for the high price
Deep ruby color with a forward aroma of oak, red fruit and forest floor. Pronounced acidity on the palate with too much oak to balance the cranberry and forest floor fruit. Overall the wine lacks value for the high price
8.6
Michael Cantone
Needed a chill down but fabulous!
Needed a chill down but fabulous!
9.0
James Leahy
2011 vintage. Elegant showing. Bright, yet subtle. Underlying spice provided texture, but came across slightly thin. Very enjoyable and well made, showing the vintage.
2011 vintage. Elegant showing. Bright, yet subtle. Underlying spice provided texture, but came across slightly thin. Very enjoyable and well made, showing the vintage.
8.9
Stacy Markow
Tart bright fruit. Could use some food
Tart bright fruit. Could use some food
8.5
Sipping Fine Wine
Yamhill Cuvée is named for the county where the Domaine Serene Estates are located. This blend has grapes from Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, & Yamhill-Carlton AVA's. Vivid Ruby and rich fruit aromas of red berries and floral spices, known as “little sister” of the Evenstad Reserve. The palate shows sweet cherry and strawberry fruit with hint of oak & citrus zest. The wine is well balanced, long finish, smooth tannins, residual fruit and mineral tones. Aged for 12 mos in new French oak (54%).
Yamhill Cuvée is named for the county where the Domaine Serene Estates are located. This blend has grapes from Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, & Yamhill-Carlton AVA's. Vivid Ruby and rich fruit aromas of red berries and floral spices, known as “little sister” of the Evenstad Reserve. The palate shows sweet cherry and strawberry fruit with hint of oak & citrus zest. The wine is well balanced, long finish, smooth tannins, residual fruit and mineral tones. Aged for 12 mos in new French oak (54%).
9.2
Rebecca Fletcher
Rhubarb, dried herbs, nutmeg, dried flowers. Rose petal, savory and tea leaves. M acid, m tannin, tart cranberry, minerality, and m body.
Rhubarb, dried herbs, nutmeg, dried flowers. Rose petal, savory and tea leaves. M acid, m tannin, tart cranberry, minerality, and m body.
8.8
Joel Pennington #❤️
Owner/Winemaker Slow Turtle Vineyard
Solid representation from the Willamette Valley.
Solid representation from the Willamette Valley.
9.1
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