Domaine Serene Grand Cheval 2013
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To make Grand Cheval they take the best characteristics of two very different varietals, Syrah from the Walla Walla Valley, and their own Pinot Noir grapes from the Dundee Hills, and blend them in perfect harmony to create their own version of the ideal “steakhouse wine.” This wine is substantial enough for the richest of dishes, yet soft enough to please any palate.
The aromas of the 2013 Grand Cheval burst from the glass with savory notes of wild game, dark chocolate and luscious dark fruits. This dense, velvety wine shows silky sleek tannins leading to cascading flavors of blueberries, blackberries and white pepper. On the palate, the Grand Cheval is supple and mouth-coating, with a long, powerful finish.
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This unique blend of Dundee Hill Pinot Noir and Walla Walla Syrah seduces instantly with a bouquet redolent of smoke and licorice, tobacco and vanilla. Though it's Syrah that seems dominant, adding flavors of supple purple fruits to the aromatic mix, it seems apparent that the Pinot Noir component extends the finish, turning a potent and powerful wine into one that exits with delicacy and breeding.
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James Suckling
A chewy yet soft and polished red with tar and dark berries. Sliced mushrooms, too. Full, beautiful, very long and flavorful. A blend of pinot noir and syrah. Drink now or hold. Needs two or three years to soften.
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Ken and Grace Evenstad founded Domaine Serene Vineyards and Winery in 1989 when they purchased 42 acres of just-logged land in the Dundee Hills of Oregon and built a five-level, gravity flow winery to produce ultra-premium Pinot Noir. Today, Domaine Serene produces wines from six individual vineyard estates in the Willamette Valley planted exclusively to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Each estate offers a diversity of soils, clones, rootstocks, microclimates, slopes, and elevations that add distinguishing complexity and elegance to the wines.
The Evenstads now own over 1,000 acres, more than 360 of which are planted to vine in three AVAs of the Willamette Valley and are actively preserving Oregon White Oak trees and the biodiversity of the region. They have achieved LIVE certification, the highest certification in the world for sustainable viticulture. Domaine Serene’s wines have won many accolades and awards, including 200 wines scoring 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator. Their 2013 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir was recognized as #3 Wine in the World, while the 2014 Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay received 95 points and was ranked the #2 Wine in the World according to Wine Spectator. Over the years, Domaine Serene has opened three Oregon Wine Lounges in Portland, Bend, and Lake Oswego that offer wine club members, locals, and visitors an elevated wine experience.