Domaine Serene Earns Best in Show at 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards

2023 Domaine Serene ‘Aspect’

The 2023 'Aspect' Pinot Noir is intensely aromatic featuring dark floral notes, clove, and space. Its juicy, fruit-forward profile is balanced by its structure. Its acidity and flavor pairs well with Santa Maria-style barbecue.

Technical Details

Vintage: 2023
Varietal: Pinot Noir

VARIETAL

100% Pinot Noir
APPELLATION

DUNDEE HILLS
HARVEST DATE

9/15/2023-9/27/2023
BOTTLING DATE

2/17/2025
BARREL AGING

16 MONTHS
ALCOHOL

14.2%

Distinguished Recognition Accolades & Reviews

97 Points

Our 2023 Domaine Serene ‘Aspect’ Pinot Noir was awarded "Best in Show" at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 – the world’s largest wine competition. Nearly 17,000 wines were blind-tasted by 245 Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and leading international experts, and they rated this wine 97 points!
97 Points
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93 Points

Tasting Notes

"Every one of our past three Oregon Best In Show entrants (in the 2016, 2020 and 2023 editions of DWWA) has been a Pinot Noir from the Dundee Hills. So too is the fourth, from our competition this year. Two of our judges spotted the ‘textbook Dundee Hills aromatics of cherry cola and sassafras’ (in the words of one; the second judge also found diagnostic cherry cola) – though these aromas might also be described as alluring dark fruits which meld with intricate, fragrant oak in a nose of inviting fine-wine finesse. The palate is supple, pleated and finely gathered, and the strawberry and other berry fruits have a cured-tobacco softness and sandalwood allure. There's impressive craftsmanship on show here – but outstanding fruit qualities, too; this is a concentrated wine that will continue to evolve and open with time." -2026 Judges, Decanter World Wine Awards

Bottle of Aspect Chardonnay and Aspect Pinot Noir from Domaine Serene

About the ‘Aspect’ Collection

Our winemakers created the ‘Aspect’ series to showcase the art of the blend, capturing the terroir synergy from the diverse soils, elevations, orientations, and clonal selections within our vineyard estates. These wines are designed using a blend of grapes from our three highest-elevation estates in the Dundee Hills: the Evenstad Estate, Winery Hill Estate, and Triple Crown Estate, all situated within just a mile of each other. Despite their proximity, the vineyards offer unique characteristics and diversity within each estate that inspire our winemakers.

Bottle of Domaine Serene Aspect Pinot Noir

‘Aspect’ Pinot Noir Land

The ‘Aspect’ Pinot Noir is produced from the Evenstad Estate, featuring seven vineyard blocks with multiple exposures, dry-farmed on Jory soil at elevations ranging from 520 to 825 feet. At Domaine Serene, the journey of crafting exceptional wines began three decades ago with the discovery of the Evenstad Estate—a place of unparalleled beauty and potential. "We knew that we had found a very special place," shared Grace Evenstad, "Now, the Evenstad Estate is home to one of the finest collections of vineyards for producing distinct styles of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay."

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