- 93 points -
(Vintage 2019)Aromas of elderberry, red cherry, ground clove and rosemary. Medium-bodied with fine, tense tannins. Juicy red fruit on the palate, complimented by ground spice. Lovely, fresh finish.
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SOKOL BLOSSER
Dundee Hills Estate Pinot Noir
2016
- Organic
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
Oregon
Subregion
Dundee hills
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir
Alcohol percentage
13%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery
Sokol Blosser is one of the pioneering estates of the Oregon state wine industry. In 1971 when Bill Blosser and Susan Sokol Blosser began converting an old prune orchard into a vineyard they became one of five bonded wineries in the region. In the ensuing decades Oregon’s wine industry has grown (today there are over 500 wineries), changed and blossomed with Sokol Blosser at the forefront. Leading by example in their quest to produce exceptional wines while also promoting social and...
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Product notes
In our 45th growing year at Sokol Blosser was very special: their earliest bloom on record. You can just about set your clock from the time of bloom to the first day of harvest…100 days. Grapes were harvested in August as it was not a especially dry year and typical heavy rainfall hit in the winter of 2015 and 2016. The winery was very happy with the fruit knowing it is a vintage of excellent quality.
Tasting notes
This wine captures and expresses the delicate fruit characteristics associated with Pinot Noir, and is balanced with structure and age-ability. This blend represents the entire Estate with barrels selected from nearly every corner of the property. Aromas of fresh cherries and raspberries with a rich palate of pie cherries, baking spices and a hint of baked earth. Soft tannins and raspberries linger on the finish.
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