92 POINTS - ”Polished and round, with a spicy edge to the pear and cream flavors, lingering on the well-buffed finish. Drink now through 2013." - Wine Spectator
TASTING NOTES
The bright, floral nose gives hints of citrus, flower, ripe pear, key lime, mineral, crème brûlée, kiwi and baked apple. The long, rich palate displays sweet anjou pear, ripe kiwi, white peach and green apple with beautifully balanced acidity and long, lingering finish.
VINEYARD
Clos du Soleil is one of seven vineyards of Domaine Serene’s Evenstad Estate located atop the Dundee Hills of Oregon. It is situated on the east slope ranging from 650 - 690 feet in elevation. The red soil is ancient volcanic basalt called Jory. Dijon clone 76 on Riparia gloire rootstock was selected to enhance the intense, ripe fruit characteristics displayed by our vineyards on the east slope.
CROP YIELD & AGING
2.74 tons per acre. Aged 13 months sur lees in French oak barrels of which 48% were new.
VINTAGE NOTES
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 a little rain is not a bad thing, especially in dry-farmed vineyards. The most important thing 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 and more “Burgundian” style Chardonnay. 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 but will reward proper cellaring for many years. |
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