The 2009 Pinot Noir Mark Bradford Vineyard has a captivating nose of sandalwood, exotic spices, incense, rose petal, black cherry, and black raspberry. It is the densest, richest, and most layered of the Serene offerings and will reward 1-2 years of cellaring. It offers a drinking window extending from 2012 to 2021.
Domaine Serene’s Chardonnays are outstanding and fairly priced for what they deliver. They are all made entirely from Dijon clones, barrel-fermented, and aged on the lees.
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