95 Points James Suckling
So concentrated, layered and firmly structured, it’s fragrant in new-oak aromatics and built for long aging. A full body and muscular tannins balance lush, posh and ripe red and black fruit flavors that flood the palate and echo in the finish. This is complex, powerful and detailed. Drinkable now, but best from 2029.
95 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve has nuanced aromas of black cherry, lavender, mossy bark, earth and spice. The full-bodied palate is powerful and perfumed with a velvety texture. Its concentrated flavors are balanced by vibrant acidity, and it has a long, layered finish.
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck
The 2022 Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve is a saturated red color and is a touch shy initially as well, offering notes of red cherries, lightly iron-rich earth, leather, pressed flowers, and mushrooms. It fills the palate with medium-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and an even, balanced finish, with even ripeness throughout. It’s a very well-styled Pinot to enjoy over the coming 10-12 years.
Winemaker Notes
The 2022 ‘Evenstad Reserve’ Pinot Noir showcases the depth, complexity, and elegance that define Domaine Serene. Aromas of dark black cherry, sassafras, cola, and delicate lilac lead into a full-bodied palate layered with bramble, juicy cherry, and a lift of fresh raspberry. Silky weight and impeccable balance carry through to a bright, mouthwatering finish that lingers long after each sip. Vibrant acidity invites you back for more, making it an ideal pairing for charcuterie, hors d’oeuvres, or classic poultry dishes like cassoulet.
