Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee Pinot noir 08

The 2008 Pinot Noir Yamhill Cuvee is medium ruby in color with an expressive nose of spicy red fruits and considerable terroir character. On the palate the fruit leans to the dark side of the spectrum with intense black cherry and black raspberry flavors as well as excellent grip, balance, and length. This tasty effort can be enjoyed now but has the stuffing to evolve for 2-3 years. - H.S.

Previous Vintage Tasting Notes

Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee Pinot noir 07 - The bright, engaging aroma of spice, red fruit and fresh cut flowers leads to a broadly textured, lush and velvety palate of crushed berries, cherries and black licorice. This intense, black fruited wine shows notes of earthy spice, ripe plums and warm cherry pie, leading to a long and satisfying finish. - the winery

The 2006 Yamhill Cuvée is a blend of Pommard (54%), Dijon (33%), and Wadenswil (13%) clones of Pinot Noir sourced primarily from the Eola Hills (54%) and estate vineyards in the Dundee Hills (46%).

2004 Vintage tasting Notes

The 2004 Yamhill Cuv?e is composed of grapes grown by Domaine Serene from the Evenstad Estate, Winery Hill Estate, Two Barns VIneyard, and Guadalupe Vineyard in the Dundee Hills (66%) as well as Jerusalem Hill Vineyard in the Eola Hills (34%). This blend is made up of Pommard (45%), Wadenswil (5%) and Dijon clones (50%) of Pinot Noir.

2004 will be known as the "Tale of Two Vintages". After a wild and very dry winter, bud-break began in mid-March. A cool and wet Spring resulted in small and very loose clusters. There was a wide spread in the completion of bloom which led to early and late season fruit. The cool fall weather allowed for excellent flavor development and hang time.