At Domaine Serene, we've always maintained that great wines
begin with great vineyards. This was particularly true of the 2007 vintage,
where a myriad of weather conditions and temperature changes made for a very
challenging harvest. Yes, it rained, but as fastidious as Pinot Noir may be, a
little rain is not a bad thing, especially in dry-farmed vineyards. Most
importantly is to have strong, proactive vineyard practices and a sound,
diligent winemaking team that maintains a level head and does not panic and
pick early. 2007 was a cool, wet vintage and will answer all requests for lower
alcohols. The wines are beautifully integrated and drinking much softer at an
earlier age - that is to say these are beautifully nuanced wines that are
enjoyable now. The vintage, though initially criticized by those with little
understanding of year-long viticultural practices, has recently been lauded by
more independent critics such as Jancis Robinson and Jay Miller of Robert
Parker's The Wine Advocate
"The
dark ruby-colored 2007 Pinot Noir Yamhill Cuvee offers up a superb bouquet of
smoke, cinnamon, rose petal, cherry, and cranberry. Spicy, expressive, and
medium-bodied on the palate, it displays a racy personality marked by savory
flavor, vibrant acidity, good depth, and enough structure to evolve for 1-2
years. Drink this tasty effort through 2017."- 90 points by Wine Advocate
