2012 Domaine Serene Two Barns Vineyard Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., 422 cases, $90. Estate grown, produced and bottled. Sourced from a 38-acre vineyard located on the west side of Dundee Hills. Dry-farmed, west and south-facing, closely planted in sedimentary soils of Willakenzie series. Aged 17 months in French oak barrels, 60% new. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose presents an inviting marriage of baked cherry and seasoned oak aromas. Impressive depth of fruit, showing flavors of dark red cherries and berries with a touch of spice and oak. Intense attack, attention-getting mid palate presence, and a generous finish that exudes luscious cherry fruit. A dreamy wine with cohesive tannins and acidity and exemplary Dundee Hills character. Score: 93. Reviewed March 12, 2016

Winery: Domaine Serene
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