- 91 points -
August 2021 (Vintage 2019)A fun white with sliced pears, lychees, lemons and white flowers on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a creamy, fruity and off-dry palate. Drink now.
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SOKOL BLOSSER
Evolution Lucky No. 9 White
19
- Sustainable
Country
United States
Regulated designation
Table wine
Region
Oregon
Subregion
Willamette Valley
Varietal(s)
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Sémillon
Müller-thurgau
Autre-Other
Alcohol percentage
12%
Colour
White
Sugar
Semi-dry
Sugar content
9,5 g/l
Aging vessel type
Stainless Steel Tank
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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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Production notes
Producing a proprietary blend like Evolution is a combination of art and science. Winemaker Emeritus Russ Rosner says, “In over twenty years of winemaking this is by far the hardest wine I’ve had to make. It’s like mixing nine different colors of paint and trying to end up with a rainbow instead of a muddy brown.” Winemaker Alex Sokol Blosser continues the tradition of Evolution Lucky No. 9 – making it easyto-drink and food-friendly – through careful selection of quality fruit and blending together with the winemaking team.
Tasting notes
Evolution Lucky No. 9 is both complex and approachable, with an intensely aromatic and flavorful blend of white varietals that create a wine with depth of interest and versatility in pairing. Spicy and floral on the nose, this wine is lush and tropical on the palate, with a soft and round sweetness that is tempered by a burst of citrus, leaving the finish clean and crisp. This wine goes with just about anything, but it especially shines when sipped alongside Thai curry, Tandoori chicken, spicy tuna rolls, or a poolside on a hot summer day.
Press reviews
- 90 points -
PAUL GREGUTT, (Vintage 2019)Production keeps rising while the price stays the same and the quality is as good as ever. A blend of eight different white wine grapes, this wine is fragrant in citrus tones. Spunky is the word that best characterizes the crisp, fresh mix of peaches and lemons. It's a lovely mix, polished and ready for a wide variety of vegetarian and light seafood dishes.