- 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
2015
- 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
Aging vessel type
French oak with 37% new barrels
Length of aging
17 Months
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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
2015 showed record heat growing degree days, which encouraged the earliest bud break and bloom since the winery's beginning in 1971, and one of the earliest harvest dates on record. The large crop required fruit thinning to ensure that there was fermentation space in the cellar. The winery has never seen a hotter year in Oregon. The one constant about growing grapes in this region is that every year is different and special. 2015 was a huge serving of both.
Production notes
Handpicked, handsorted and carefully destemmed. Made with 100% Estate organic grapes, certified by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. 100% barrel-aged in French oak for 17 months with 37% new barrels.
Tasting notes
Aromas of black tea and ripe raspberries, followed by bright flavors of rainier cherries, with a subtle white pepper on the finish. Pair with wild salmon, seared Ahi tuna, grilled venison sausage, duck, pork and rack of lamb.
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