Vineyard: Côte Sud

OwnersGrace Evenstad, Ken Evenstad
AppellationDundee Hills
StoryOne of The Evenstad Estate vineyards. Dry-farmed and close-planted.
Acres19 acres Pinot Noir, nearly 6 acres Chardonnay
AspectSouth facing at 600 to 680 feet elevation
SoilsJory
VarietiesChardonnay, Pinot Noir
Clones76, 96, 97
ManagersResults Partners LLC

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2013 Domaine Serene Côte Sud Dundee Hills Oregon Chardonnay

13.3% alc., 155 cases, $75. Estate grown, produced and bottled. Grapes are from a nearly 6-acre, dry-farmed vineyard located at 600 to 680 feet elevation. Dijon clones closely planted in Jory soil. Fermented and aged on the lees in French oak barrels. Last tasted March 2016. · Moderate golden yellow color and clear in the glass. Pleasing aromas arrive slowly with time in the glass, revealing scents of lemon, white peach, apple, and iron-rich earth. Discreet richness on the palate, with vibrant flavors of white and yellow stone fruits and lemon. Slightly oily in texture and polished in demeanor with a gorgeous, cleansing finish with some staying power. Score: 93. Reviewed July 9, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Domaine Serene Côte Sud Vineyard Dundee Hills Oregon Chardonnay

13.3% alc., 155 cases, $75. Estate grown, produced and bottled. This vineyard is a top the Dundee Hills and is one of seven estate vineyards. Nearly 6 acres, the vineyard is dry-farmed, south-facing, and situated at 600 to 680 feet elevation. The Dijon clones are closely planted in Jory soils. Fermented and aged on the lees in French oak barrels. · Moderate golden yellow color and clear in the glass. The nose is dreamy, offering scents of lemon creme, Asian pear and wet crushed rocks. Silky smooth on the palate and citrus driven, with the slightest oak in the background. Good crispness with a fresh personality, this wine becomes more enchanting over time in the glass and develops almost a velvety mouthfeel. Score: 92. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Domaine Serene Côte Sud Vineyard Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

13.7%, 384 cases, $90. Estate grown, produced and bottled. One of seven Evenstad Estate vineyards. 24 acres (19 acres of Pinot Noir), dry-farmed, south-facing, 600 to 680 feet elevation, closely planted in Jory soil. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, cardamom spice, and char. The mid weight core of black fruits is complimented by notes of anise, black tea, tobacco and herbs. The fruit has impressive beauty of flavor, although the oak overlay is a bit aggressive for me. The wine finishes with plenty of resonant fruit fragrance. Score: 91. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »