The 2023 Domaine Serene 'Evenstad Reserve' Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, Oregon was just featured in VinePair’s 7 Chardonnays You Should Try if You Like Big, Oaky Wines, earning a 97-point rating.

Published in time for holiday gatherings and gift giving, the VinePair team celebrates wine producers embracing Chardonnay’s rich taste profiles without losing balance.

Don't let the headline fool you, VinePair's methodology is based on finding the perfect Chardonnay for everyone:

"We rounded up the best Chardonnays that display that classic oak character, without totally overwhelming the palate. We steered clear of butter-bombs, opting instead for those that walk the line between heft and elegance. For those looking to embrace Chardonnay’s silkier side, here are the best oaky, buttery Chardonnays. Choosing a collection of wines that walk the line between heft and elegance, with bright fruit, crisp acidity, and oak influence in tension."

Our Domaine Serene 'Evenstad Reserve' Chardonnay earned 97 points and its place place alongside celebrated producers from California and Oregon. VinePair highlights our approach to winemaking, including identifying and blending the best barrels from our cellar:

“The juice, sourced from the Willamette Valley’s Dundee Hills AVA, is aged for 13 months in a blend of new and used French oak, imparting a creamy texture and flavors of vanilla and salted butter. Cutting through that plush mouthfeel are notes of lemon curd and freshly cut grass.”

That balance is what we aim for in every Chardonnay. Our program rests on three pillars: high-elevation vineyards, Jory soils, and Dijon clones. Together they give our Dundee Hills fruit its natural acidity, mineral character, and refined structure. The ‘Art of the Blend,’ our practice of selecting and combining the finest barrels from our estate vineyards, brings these qualities together in the glass.

This latest acclaim recognizes the richness and poise of the 2023 vintage, and it affirms our commitment to crafting Oregon Chardonnay at the highest level.