One of Nation's Top Wine Labels Has Roots in Wayzata

Some familiar faces were back on their home turf over the weekend.

Grace and Ken Evenstad left Wayzata in the late 1980s to pursue their dream of owning a vineyard. The couple now make their home in Oregon and operate a thriving winery that primarily produces top shelf Pinot Noir.

On Saturday the Evenstads and their label, Domaine Serene, were the guests of honor at a wine tasting event at Wayzata Wine & Spirits.

Domaine Serene has received acclaim in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and from some of the nation’s top wine critics. A full list of reviews can be found here.

The label is carried by gourmet restaurants around the world and will be featured in a special section at the new municipal liquor store when it opens next week.

The Evenstad’s ultra-premium wines generally cost between $35 and $75 per bottle. Interested residents can purchase the label locally at Wayzata Wine & Spirits or browse and order wine selections online at www.domaineserene.com.

Editor's note: Information and photos were provided by the City of Wayzata and Domaine Serene Vineyards.