Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay 2017

Professional Ratings

• 94 James Suckling

  A very fluid wine with bright, pear and peach aromas with an edge of almond praline and spiced biscuits. The palate has a balanced and measured feel with layered and smoothly constructed texture as well as a long, caressing finish. Drink now.

• 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

  The 2017 Chardonnay Evenstad Reserve is made up of fruit from the domaine's various single-vineyard Chardonnay sites. The vines are all Dijon clones planted at relatively high elevation on Jory soils. Aged 14 months in 33% new French oak, it has lovely scents of poached pear, elderflower, quince, river stone and hints of nutmeg and sweet spice with notions of lime peel and honeyed white peaches. The palate is light to medium-bodied with great texture, intense flavor layers, lip-smacking acidity and a long, fresh, mineral-accented finish.

• 93 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
  COMMENTARY: The 2017 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay makes a statement that Oregon could be the center of this grape variety's universe. The wine's authenticity and length are impressive. Enjoy its riveting aromas and flavors of ripe apple and savory spices with an oven-baked roast chicken in a bed of organic baby spinach and arugula. (Tasted: April 28, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
• 92 Wine Spectator

  Polished and elegantly opulent, with pear and apple flavors, accented by spice notes and finishing on a lingering steely detail. Drink now through 2020.

• 92 Wine Enthusiast

  This delicious wine is packed with a rich mix of tropical fruits, lush caramel and lightly toasted nuts. It fires on all cylinders as far as what most folks look for in a high-end Chardonnay, with an added burst of lively acidity. Never heavy, it continues through to a long finish of elegant, graceful, seamless flavors.

• 91 Decanter

  Very understated. A chic citrus fruit character of lemon and white grapefruit, with buttered toast and cedar on the palate.