2007 HARVEST RECAP

During the harvest of 2007, we took on over 8 inches of rain.  The surprise was that the fruit remained sound, continued to ripen and developed nice flavors.  The keys to our success with this harvest were our vigilant focus on grape growing early in the season and the cold temperatures this fall during the rain events.  The fruit took on very little of the rain and the clusters remained healthy.  Bunch rot or botrytis was a non-issue because the grapes were healthy going into our rainy weather.  The result is wines that are pretty, well-balanced and forward with nice expression of terrior.  The quality of the wines speak for themselves. - Tony Rynders, Winemaker

Visit our 2007 Harvest Update page for pictures and information.

Sumptuous wine dinner a tribute to 9/11 heroes
by Karl Klooster, June 15, 2006

Although Manhattan and the Yamhill Valley wine country are at opposite sides of the continent, the atmosphere pervading Domaine Serene winery Saturday made the two places feel like the closest of neighbors. The occasion was a dinner and auction to benefit the children of firefighters who lost their lives in the twin towers on the disastrous day that will live in infamy as 9/11. But the story of how this particular event came about is as heartwarming as the tragedy was horrific. READ THE FULL STORY HERE

Domaine Serene Wine Dinner and Auction Raises over $50,000 for NYC Rescue 1 Foundation Children of Fallen Members

On September 11, 2001, the brave firefighters of New York City's Rescue Company One lost eleven men in the collapse of the World Trade Center. On June 10, 2006 we let them know that we will never forget.

Domaine Serene hosted a once-in-a-lifetime evening of hand selected wines paired with cuisine from the World's greatest chefs, with proceeds to benefit The NYC Rescue 1 Foundation - Children of Fallen Members. This six course dinner was prepared by a distinguished line-up of guest chefs, including Tom Hurley, André Soltner, Dominick Cerrone and Thierry Rautureau. Members of Rescue 1 were in attendance, making this a truly memorable evening. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a huge success.

Domaine Serene Certified "Salmon Safe"

Salmon-Safe land management involves conservation practices that benefit the watershed where the farm or other site is located. Land managers can do much to promote healthy landscapes for salmon by planting trees along riparian areas, improving irrigation systems, erosion control, and being good stewards of the land.

The vineyards of Domaine Serene are managed according to standards that are verified independently. Based on Salmon-Safe's certification process, an operation is considered Salmon-Safe when both its impact upon the aquatic ecosystem is assessed and any negative impacts on water quality and fish habitat are minimized. Salmon-safe certification includes extensive on-site inspection by a qualified inspectors to ensure that growers are meeting the standards which have been set.

FROM WINE SPECTATOR ONLINE: Naples Winter Wine Festival Sets a New High

When the final figures for the 2006 Naples Winter Wine Festival auction were announced, festival chairman and Domaine Serene winemaker Grace Evenstad was elated. Losing all trace of the calm that had been her hallmark in the week preceding the event, Evenstad hugged in turn her husband Ken, fellow trustee Donna Solimene and chef Emeril Lagasse. The 2006 auction raised a total of $12.2 million in live bids, confirming once again Naples' position as the top charity wine auction in the nation. READ THE FULL STORY HERE

TASTING ROOM OPEN YEAR ROUND!

Domaine Serene, traditionally open by appointment only, is pleased to open our tasting room to you year round. Call us for an appointment to taste taste our exquisite Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah.

HOURS
Wednesday through Sunday - 11am to 4pm

TASTING FEE: $15