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Food and Wine - May 2008
News and Notes
"Calling all wine adventurers... Wine-country vacations generally exercise only the taste buds, but new worldwide wine tours by Zephyr Adeventures add outdoor sports to the itinerary. An August trip in Oregon, for instance, will include canoeing down the Willamette River, as well as tastings at Bethel Heights, Cristom and Sokol Blosser wineries..."
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Horizon Air - April 2008
Wine Weekend - Willamette Valley, OR
"...most of the participating wineries - including noted sustainable and organic winery Sokol Blosser - specialize in the Pinot Noir for whech the Willamette Valley is famous. Sokol Blosser is also known for its Pinot Gris..."
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News-Register - April 17, 2008
Grape School
Check out Susan Sokol Blosser, front and center, in this fun article by Karl Klooster about vineyard events in the Willamette Valley.
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American Way - March 15, 2008
Green Road Trip
Don't miss this great article by Charles Runn, ettefeaturing a road trip in the "veggiemobile" from San Francisco, California to Portland, Oregon. Check out their mention of Sokol Blosser, one of their many "green" stops along the way!
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Washington Post - January 23, 2008
A Fruitful Start for 4706
"The Chinese New Year (Lunar Year 4706) begins on Feb. 7, ringing in the Year of the Rat. This most important of Chinese holidays, celebrated by one-quarter of the world's population, merits an extended 15-day celebration, and its time-honored food traditions are beautifully enhanced by the right wines.
During this week's tastings, the single food-friendliest white wine proved to be the N.V. Sokol Blosser Winery's 11th Edition Evolution ($20), a blend of nine grapes creating an off-dry, fruity wine with a clean, crisp finish..."
Read the rest of this entertaining article by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg the Washington Post about the Chinese New Year and the rest of their review of Evolution from by clicking here.
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Gourmet - Land Rush
February 2008
"Oregon's Willamette Valley is home to some of the world's best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Can the wineries thrive alongside luxury hotels? Can they survive without them?"
Read the fabulous article by James Conaway in February's issue of Gourmet, or download a pdf by clicking the link above. Sokol Blosser is featured in the story as well as in breathtaking photos by Henrik Knudsen.
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Newberg Graphic - Sokol Blosser will stay in the family
January 9, 2008
"'My sister and I feel lucky that the fmaily business not only survived but that we can play a key role in it,' Alex [Sokol Blosser] explained. 'We hope that we can leave it better than we found it, so it can continue to a third generation.'"
Read the rest of this great article by Amanda Newman of the Newberg Graphic here.
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Change at Helm of Sokol Blosser
January 3, 2008
Wine industry - A son and daughter of the vineyard's president take her place By Dana Tims
"Another first-generation Oregon wine pioneer is undergoing a major transfer of power -- in this case, to the family's next generation.
Susan Sokol Blosser, who has served as president of Sokol Blosser Winery in Dundee since 1991, said Wednesday that, effective immediately, she is turning over day-to-day responsibilities to her children Alex, 34, and Alison, 28, who will be co-presidents.
"We've been planning this for the past year," said Susan Sokol Blosser, who, with her then-husband, Bill, was among the first handful of winemakers to help found what has evolved into the state's $1 billion wine industry. "But now that the day is actually here, it's almost too much to believe.""
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Gusto - Winter 2007
The Allure of Pinot Noir
"What is it about Pinot Noir that inspires such commitment?" asks Susan Sokol Blosser in her latest column for Gusto, Central Oregon's Premier Wine & Food Magazine.
Read her answer in the rest of this wonderful article by clicking the PDF link above or by purchasing the Winter 2007 copy of Gusto, now on newstands.
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Decanter - Oregon Pinot Noir Grows Up
December 2007
"From the time the likes of David Lett, David Adelsheim, Nancy and Richard Ponzi and Susan and Bill Sokol Blosser arrived in Oregon to make Pinot Noir in the late 1960s and 1970s, the expectation was that they and their Pacific Northwest peers would come close to replicating the great red wines of Burgundy..."
Check out the rest of this wonderful article by Linda Murphy by clicking on the PDF link above - and don't miss their recommendation of our 2005 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir!
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Rutland Herald - Choose the Right Spirits for Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner
October 30, 2007
"Many families have their holiday dinners down to a science - the Thanksgiving turkey, the Christmas roast. But what to serve with it?
'My first recommendation, and I do this every year, is Pinot Noir,' [Dellie Rex] said. 'It's medium bodied and it's smoother as far as the tannins are concerned. It's a lighter wine, a smooother wine, less likely to overpower turkey.'"
Read the full article on Holiday food pairing by following the PDF link above (and also be sure to check out their recommendation of our 2005 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir!).
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Oregonian - Experts Weigh In On Fall Pairings
October 16, 2007
"Rosé in Autumn? Absolutely, especially with starter courses such as soups." We couldn't agree more! Check out the entire review on our 2006 Rosé of Pinot Noir by Katherine Cole, featured in our local newspaper The Oregonian by clicking here. Or, download the PDF by clicking the link above.
Also, be sure to visit Jessica Bagley over at The Painted Lady restaurant in Newberg, Oregon, who recommends our 2006 Rosé of Pinot Noir with Heirloom Squash Soup with Chive Cream. Cheers!
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Every Day with Rachael Ray - October 2007
Secret Crush - Willamette Valley
Sokol Blosser Winery was voted one of Rachael Ray's "Best in the West" wineries in the Willamette Valley! Pick up your October copy of Every Day with Rachael Ray, available now, or download the PDF from the link above to check out the whole review.
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Gusto - Fall 2007
Playing with the Big Boys
Not only is Susan Sokol Blosser the President (and still Grand Poobah) of Sokol Blosser Winery, not only is she an acclaimed author - she's now a columnist for one of Oregon's leading wine and food magazines, Gusto.
Read her debut article in the Fall issue of Gusto or click on the link above to download the PDF.
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San Francisco Chronicle - September 9, 2007
Oregon's Burgundy
The Dundee Hills are becoming known across the United States and the world as a key place for high quality Pinot Noir winegrowing. Check our what the San Francisco Chronicle's online article had to say about Sokol Blosser:
"Don't miss Sokol Blosser, a winery eager to show off not only its Pinot Noirs, but also its sustainable farming and winemaking efforts."
Read the full article by Linda Murphy here!
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Sunset Magazine - September 2007
Sunset's Western Wine Awards - The Green Award
Check it out - Sokol Blosser Winery takes the Sunset Magazine Green Award! Check out the forthcoming September issue of Sunset Magazine or click the link above for the full story. Congratulations, Susan Sokol Blosser, on all of your hard work making Sokol Blosser Winery a leader in sustainability.
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San Francisco Examiner - August 3, 2007
Superb Whites from Oregon
Propietor of CAV Wine Bar & Kitchen in San Francisco Pamela S. Busch has this to say about Oregon whites: "...a lot of unsuspecting folks realize is that Oregon, and the Willamette Valley in particular, not only makes superb pinot noir but also is home to many distinctive white wines."
Check out the article here and learn why Evolution is "consistently one [her] favorite white wines made in Oregon"!
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Baltimore Sun - July 18, 2007
Sokol Blosser Evolution - Wine Find
Evolution is reaching fans from Coast to Coast! Check out what wine writer Michael Dresser has to say about Evolution:
"The creators at Sokol Blosser have come up with this nonvintage blend of nine white-wine-grape varieties - as well-known as chardonnay and as esoteric as sylvaner..."
Read more of the review and see Michael's serving suggestions by clicking here.
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Wine Spectator - June 2007
Wine Goes Green: West Coast Vintners Fight for The Environment
"Sokol Blosser winery has three different certifications - organic, LIVE, and Salmon-Safe - none of which appear on its labels yet. "We don't want to be the ogranic winery, we want to be the winery that makes great wine," says president Susan Sokol Blosser, who is still struggling with how to communicate the sustainability message, even while customers are requesting it..."
If you are a Wine Spectator online subscriber, please click here to read more of this great article by Dana Nigro! If not, please click the PDF link to the left.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer - May 25, 2007
Drink Up: Evolution, 11th Edition, Sokol Blosser
Leslie Kelly, wine writer, has this and more to say about our own Evolution, 11th Edition: "Politics and religion aside, I believe in Evolution, especially when this offbeat white is paired with the red-hot Copper River salmon."
Read the rest of this great review online here!
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Beaverton Valley Times - May 8, 2007
How Green is Your Red?
"Memorial Day weekend (May 26 through May 28), the second busiest weekend for the Oregon wine industry after Thanksgiving weekend, provides novices, neophytes and connoisseurs alike the opportunity to refine their taste buds. They also get a chance to learn firsthand about the intricate process of winemaking. And in Oregon, green practices are becoming more and more an essential element of that operation..."
Read the rest of Toby Van Fleet's (of Portland Tribune) article and check out her great mention of Sokol Blosser's certified organic vineyard and LEED-certified barrel cellar here!
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The Oregonian - April 29, 2007
A Fruitful Pairing: Wine and Words
Check out Sara Perry's wonderful article featuring Susan Sokol Blosser and her "favorite things":
"At least one of Susan Sokol Blosser's favorite things - the vineyard where her family's winery grows many of the grapes it transforms into wine - combines the practical and the romantic..."
Browse the rest of this insightful and fun article all about Susan's favorite things here!
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Tidings Magazine - February 2007
Reductions
Jennifer Frears writes in her article on Pinot Noir, "Finicky and the nightmare of some winemakers, Pinot Noir is a dream when made well." She writes this on our 2003 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir:
"...very ripe style. Rich balck cherry, cola, mocha aromas and flavours punch through to the warm, lingering finish. Classic violets, forest floor, and truffle notes still emanate. Ready for pan seared duck breast."
Check out the entire issue on the Tidings Magazine website!
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Gismondi on Wine - February 14, 2007
89/100 - Meditrina N/V
What are top wine writers scoring Meditrina? Check out this great review from the Gismondi on Wine website:
"What do you get when you combine pinot noir, syrah and zinfandel? It’s called Meditrina, cousin of Cupid, daughter of Apollo and an amusing non-vintage blend made by the folks at Sokol Blosser. They could have called it Red-volution in homage to their popular white blend 'Evolution'. This is a fun sipping fruit bomb with bright spicy raspberry, cherry pie fruit flavours. Like the last version the warm brambly fruit from the zinfandel makes this a very comfortable red to sip with the likes of roast chicken."
To read the rest of this review, visit the Gismondi on Wine website.
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Western Living - January 2007
Liquid Centres
Sid Cross, author and aquaintance of Alex Sokol Blosser, suggests this great pairing of Sokol Blosser's Evolution with fresh salmon in the latest issue of Western Living:
"...Evolution, which blends no fewer than nine varietals and is described by winemaker Russ Rosner as "like mixing nine different colours of paint and trying to end up with a rainbow." The allspice and touch of sweetness will sing with this salmon dish."
Check out Western Living here!
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Washington Times - December 27, 2006
Wine of the Week
"...Sokol Blosser's 2004 from Oregon's Dundee Hills leads the way... It impresses with finesse, not muscle, and while tasting of ripe red berry fruit, it never seems overly sweet. Although you can feel tannins in its finish, the wine is soft and supple, so it is a pleasure to sip. Still quite young, it should age gracefully for five to 10 years more. Despite all the hype about the category, this is that still-rare American pinot noir -- a wine to buy, not beware."
Read the rest of this great article by Paul Lukacs on our 2004 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir here!
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The Daily Astorian - November 16, 2006
Mouth of the Columbia: Liven Your Thanksgiving with These Thanksgiving Wines
"Believe it, many of the world's finest wines originate on the slopes of the Willamette Valley's Dundee Hills... in Oregon. While it's true that a handful of Oregon pinot noirs sell for more than $100 a bottle, there are memorable wines to be had for far less.
Chardonnay continues to be America's darling white wine. Break with the pack and try something different.."
We couldn't agree more! Try something different, such as our white blend of nine white grapes, Evolution, recommended as a top buy in this local Oregon newspaper. Read the full article here!
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Dallas Morning News - November 23, 2006
Choose the Perfect Thanksgiving Wine
"Your assignment for Thanksgiving this year: to bring the wine. But only one wine. You will need something that will go with the various salty pre-dinner nibbles, the delicate flavors of turkey and the sweetness of the yams and cranberry sauce..."
Rebecca Murphy, an Oregon wine writer, suggests our 2004 Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir: "Winemaker Russ Rosner's skill at letting the wine speak for itself is evident in this beauty - structured for the long haul, but drinking well today. Open it early, to allow the smoky, spicy, cherry and raspberry flavors to fully reveal themselves."
Read the full article online here!
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Cincinnati Enquirer - November 13, 2006
Picking Party Wines
"... for the average consumer, a shopping trip can be stressful and confusing. What to serve? How to please guests with varying tastes? Does goat cheese go with a merlot? Is blue cheese too strong for Chardonnay? What do you serve to ensure an elegant and tasty party?"
Yes, it's true... the experts are picking Meditrina, III as one of their top picks for holiday gatherings! Check out the awesome review and interesting article here.
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Florida Sun-Sentinel - November 9, 2006
Oregon Pinots Now in Florida
"With Oregon's vineyards at the same latitude as the famous vineyards of Burgundy, the state shows promise for the growth of pinot noir grapes. That promise led to the establishment of several new wineries... Fortunately for those investors and the public, that promise proved a reality; the pinot noir wines made in Oregon are winners."
Check out the great article written by wine columnist Bob Hosman by clicking here. Bob suggests our 2004 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir as one of the best that Oregon has to offer, and also provides great pairing ideas!
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Statesman Journal - June 1, 2006
Ready? Cleanse your palate and let's play the rosé game
One of our local papers, the Stateman Journal out of Salem, Oregon, has put our 2005 Rosé of Pinot Noir and our 2003 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir to the test - and found them not only worthy of mention, but excellent in all qualities!
Check out the witty and informative article comparing rosés and their counterparts.
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NYC Wine Report - May 22, 2006
Medtrina Review
"The second release of Sokol Blosser’s Meditrina is a non-vintage blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zinfandel, and each makes its presence felt in this very pleasing red. A limpid ruby wine, it delivers touches of spice from the Syrah, notes of cinnamon from the Zin, elegant rosebuds and juicy cherries from the Pinot, all melding together in a supple, smooth finale. Here the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its well-chosen parts."
Read the entire review here.
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Time Out Chicago - May 11, 2006
Catch a Healthy Buzz
"For a wine to be certified as organic, it has to be made from organically grown grapes, and be produced without preservatives. Oregon winery Sokol Blosser doesn’t beat you over the head with the fact that its wines are organic. Instead, it focuses on making lush pinot noir and refreshing pinot gris. Take it from us: Organic wines don’t always taste this good..."
Read the whole Drinking Organically article here!
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Creative Loafing Atlanta - May 10, 2006
Take Notice, Explore the Fruits of Oregon's Wine
"Oregon, the newly crowned darling of the wine world, humbly accepts its quiet fame with earthy gracefulness. The people who work the land are friendly and approachable, strongly contrasting with the flashy, Vegas-like Napa Valley. The climate, similar to France's Burgundy -- where Pinot Noir is raised and worshipped like Buddha -- attracted many starry-eyed, wine-loving young families in the 1960s and '70s, when Oregon's wine scene began to sprout. Names like Ponzi, Erath, Adelsheim and Blosser felt the potential of the cool nights and mild days -- the perfect womb for picky Pinot Noir. These wine lovers weathered many lean years before America, and the world, finally took notice of their incredible wines..."
Click here to read the entire article and see the review of Meditrina!
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San Francisco Chronicle - April 27, 2006
Celebrate Unusual Varieties
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
When Susan Sokol Blosser's Oregon vineyard gave her Muller-Thurgau, Muscat Canelli, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sylvaner and Chardonnay, she made Evolution No. 9, a snappy white wine comprised of those eight grape types plus a splash of Semillon.
It's a wine for spring -- for Mother's Day brunch, to sip by the pool, for tailgating at an A's game. It's just sweet enough to temper the heat of spicy food, yet dry enough to please the most persnickety of palates.
It's been a long, dull winter, so add some excitement to your wine-drinking life. Be daring. Pull the cork on a bottle of Evolution"!
Check out the full article at the San Francisco Chronicle's website.
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Pinot Noir's Passionate Following
"Oregon winemakers deserve applause"
"...Why are pinot lovers around the world so enamored?
Pinot noir is one of the best food pairing wines in the world. It has a higher acidity and lower tannins than most reds, making it a great choice with everything from seafood to medium-bodied meat dishes.
When well made, the wines are silky and soft, with gorgeous aromas of red fruits, subtle spices, and a delicious earthiness...
Oregon has done a good job of turning out consistent and delicious pinots. Much of the wine business in Oregon has come about only since the 1960s, compared to Burgundy, where pinot noir has been produced for 300 years. I'd say Oregon winemakers deserve applause for that."
To read the entire article and check out The Charlotte Observer's recommendations for Oregon Pinot Noir (which of course includes Sokol Blosser's 2002 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir!), click here.
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Providence Journal - March 23, 2006
Evolution is Chef's Favorite at Lucce
Check out this great tribute to Evolution from a review of Lucce in the Providence Journal!
"As my husband and I debated which white wine to order, Lindy recommended Evolution, a blend of nine grapes from Sokol Blosser Winery in Willamette Valley in Oregon. We hadn't tried it, so she offered us a sample ... Evolution is an easy-drinking wine with lots of good fruit. The blend is an interesting one of White Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Semillion, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Muller (a first cousin to White Riesling) and Sylvaner, a Germanic varietal similar to Riesling. It's a good food wine, and that's what all wine should be.
Manager Karen Bolinger said Lucce has already had three training sessions to acquaint servers with the choices on the wine list. She added that Evolution is chef Morales' favorite."
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel, March 23, 2006
Meditrina Named Wine of the Week
Named Wine of the Week for its deliciousness, ingenuity, and compatibility with many types of food, Meditrina truly is "an absolutely delicious libation"!
Read about Meditrina in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel or read the article online here.
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Wine Skinny - March 20, 2006
Best Weekend Wine
"These are the kinds of wines that are so good, they overcome a long day, a deafeningly busy, crowded restaurant, and mediocre service. These are the kinds of wines that make you want to move to Oregon and become an official hanger-on at the winery. (No stalking, please...)
The attention and dedication that it has taken for the winery to achieve these milestones definitely shows in the wines. Velvety, luscious Pinot Noirs. Bright, fruity whites. All with a clearness and elegance that carry through from vintage to vintage..."
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Miami Herald, February 2006
The Goddess Meditrina smiles upon vintages made to delight women
"You knew Bacchus was the Roman god of wine. But did you know there was a Roman goddess of wine? Her name was Meditrina, and she was the deity in charge of wine, longevity and health -- so concerned with our well-being that some say the word ''medicine'' came from her name.
Every Oct. 11 came the festival called Meditrinalia -- when the season's harvest was in and its first wines made, devotees would mix new wine with old, drink a copious share and pour a little onto the earth for the gods and goddesses.
Or so mythologists say..."
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PinotReport, February 15, 2006
Outstanding Rating
Our 2002 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir received a wonderful review in PinotReport, a monthly publication dedicated to those who love Pinot Noir (like us!).
"Complex and earthy..."
Medium-deep ruby purple color; deep, earthy, some forest floor and berry aromas; rich, deep, earthy flavors with black cherry, forest floor and toasty oak flavors; good structure and balance; long finish. Complex and earthy, this Pinot is a great complement to a earthy mushroom risotto. 4,112 cases made
Score: 91 - "Outstanding"
Wondering how PinotReport tastes wines? Here's what they say: "We taste wine in flights of usually no more than 12 wines. All tasting unless otherwise noted is done blind by the Editor. The tasting coordinator (who does not taste) arranges and bags all wines, which are then scored and comments recorded before bags are removed. Our tastings are done under controlled, consistent conditions."
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Decanter, February 2006
Best Red of the Month
BEST RED: Sokol Blosser Winery, Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2002
"From its estate vineyards, Sokol Blosser has turned out an outstanding example of Pinot Noir from the Dundee Hills in Willamette Valley. This 2002 is made from relatively young vineyards, and it was the first vintage at the winery to be organically grown. The wine was aged is small oak (59% new) for 16 months and was aged in bottle for a year prior to being released. Though youthful and closed-in this lovely wine gradually reveals black cherry and earthy aromas with a hint of truffle and spice. Silky, delicate and supple, it has similar flavours backed by light tannin and light oak. The winemaker suggests it will age 10-15 years. It definitely needs 3-4 to evolve and could in fact be reaching its peak in a decade."
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Food & Wine, December 2005
Evolution is a "Staff Favorite"
Evolution has long been appreciated for its compatibility with spicier fare. So it's no surprise Food & Wine recommends the wine as a partner to the classic Punjabi dish Shrimp with Tangy Tomato Sauce.
Evolution was also highlighted as a "Staff Favorite" and "Great Bargain".
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Robb Report, November 2005
Tender Grapes - A connoisseur's collection of 100 brilliant wines to brighten the season
Our 2001 Watershed Block Pinot Noir was one of the featured wines in Brett Anderson's article in the November issue of The Robb Report: The Season's Essentials - Our Ultimate Guide to Giving and Entertaining.
Here's what they said about our Pinot:
Sokol Blosser Watershed Block Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2001
A highly individual Pinot Noir from Oregon, this single-block red wraps wildflowers, a medley of Provencal herbs, and unsweetened chocolate in a velvet blanket of red fruit.
Unfortunately, we are long sold out of the 2001 and 2002 Watershed Block Pinots. Look for the release of our 2003 Single Block and Estate Cuveé Pinots after Thanksgiving.
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Anchorage Daily News, October 27, 2005
Sokol Blosser pinot noir, zinfandel and syrah blend
Michael McVittie wrote this about Meditrina:
Meditrina is the Roman goddess of wine and health. Not to be confused with Bacchus, the god of wine and intoxication. He was over the top even by Roman standards. "Wine and health" has a much better ring to it, and so does the Sokol Blosser winery in Oregon. It created this soft and lush blend of pinot noir, zinfandel and syrah. Zin and pinot? What, am I crazy? Hey, it works. The winery is in Oregon and is trucking juice from California (there is still an ocean of wine out there). But the quality is high, and the texture and mouth feel are excellent, showing lots of black-fruit length and depth. The zin and syrah dominate the blend, but the pinot hangs in there with spice. I'd serve it up with a light pasta. Costs about $22. By the way, Sokol Blosser produces world-class pinots.
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USA TODAY, October 21, 2005
"Organic" bubbles up in wine
Our 2002 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir was the only Oregon wine included in Jerry Shriver's article about organic grapes and wines. His article also included a great description about the different "organic" terms. Here's an excerpt:
Here are the distinctions interpreted by certifying U.S. agencies:
*Wine made with certified organically grown grapes. The grapes must come from vineyards that have been free of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides for at least three years. These wines may have sulfites added to them to retard spoilage. This is the largest of the three categories.
*Organic wine. Similar to the above definition except that these wines do not have added sulfites.
*Biodynamic wine. Biodynamic agriculture, based on the teachings of Austrian philosopher Rudolph Steiner from the 1920s, is a holistic method and the oldest non-chemical agricultural system. It includes organic farming standards as well as composting, using natural fertilizers and sprays and other soil preparation techniques.
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Portland Business Journal, September 23, 2005
Sokol Blosser Puts Cap on Multiyear Organic Effort
Check out the great article in our local Business Journal touting our organic certification!
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Sunset Magazine, October 2005
Finding the West's Best Pinots
Our 2002 Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Pinot Noir was one of 120 wines tasted by Sunset's wine tasting panel and among only 33 that were recommended in the article!
Here's what they said about the wine:
Sokol Blosser 2002 Dundee Hills Oregon $25 Fresh and clean, with cherry, cola and spice notes and a long, silky, toasty finish.
Our Tasting room was also mentioned as one to visit in the Northern Willamette Valley:
Sustainably produced wines in a light, modern structure with a great deck.
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The Patriot Ledger, August 10, 2005
Summer Wines: Pair the bounty of the season with varietals from around the world
Virginia Hayes of The Patriot Ledger included glowing remarks for our Pinot Gris in her recent article.
"Pinot grigio's star has been rapidly rising over the past couple of years, giving chardonnay a real run for its money as the most popular wine ordered by the glass. Also known as pinot gris, these wines are crisp, light and off dry, widely produced and generally fairly inexpensive. California producers such as Pepi, proud proponents of the screw top, offer an inexpensive version that retails for about $8.99, but if you want to see what inspired heights this grape can rise to under talented direction, try Oregon producer Sokol Blosser's pinot gris.
Palest straw in color, with a fairly austere nose of grass and green apple that gives little hint of what is to come, this wine is a revelation on the palate. Orchard fruit, such as peach and pear, combine with a round smooth mouth feel, making this wine so much more interesting and complex than the usual bone dry pinot grigio style we're accustomed to. This lush and lovely wine is not easy to find, but at $14 retail, it's well worth the search."
Click on The Patriot Ledger's logo to read the full article.
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The Oregonian, July 10, 2005
Summertime and Summer Light
Matt Kramer called Sokol Blosser's 2004 Rosé of Pinot Noir a "benchmark" and "an ideal choice for a picnic, pâté, a Caesar salad or a sunset." Click on the pdf to read the whole article.
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Tennessean, June 20, 2005
Take a shot at top-notch California pinot noirs
Frank Sutherland included Sokol Blosser's 2002 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir in the "Surfing the Shelves" section of a recent review of California Pinot Noir in the Tennessean - Nashville's largest newspaper.
2002 Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Pinot Noir at $26. This was a new appellation for Sokol Blosser, which produces superb pinots costing over $50. With the great vintage of 2002, this new wine showed very well, with aromas of plums, blueberries, black cherries and a delightful earthiness.
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Crazy Oregon blends
Small, family-owned estate crafts funky, organic wines
Rick VanSickle with the Toronto Sun wrote a great article about Sokol Blosser that was published in the Toronto Sun on May 1 and the Ottawa Sun on May 5. Click the logos to open a pdf of the whole story.
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Portland Tribune, March 29, 2005
The Dundee Hills are alive with vino vitality
Sokol Blosser was featured on the front page of the business section in the March 29, 2005 issue of the Portland Tribune. Read the full article here.
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Gourmet, February 2005
Pinot Noir: A Love Story
Sokol Blosser's Pinot Noir is included in Gourmet Magazine's article on Pinot Noir.
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Wine Enthusiast - Great scores for 2001 Pinot Noir
In the February 2005 issue of The Wine Enthusiast:
2001 Watershed Block Pinot Noir: 90 points
2001 Old Vineyard Block Pinot Noir: 90 points
2001 Twelve Row Block Pinot Noir: 92 points
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Baltimore Sun - Wine of the Week
Published January 19, 2005 in the Baltimore Sun
Sokol Blosser "Meditrina" American Red Wine ($19). This medium- to full-bodied red wine made by the respected Sokol Blosser winery combines Oregon pinot noir and California syrah and zinfandel in an imaginative and successful blend. Its soft texture makes it immediately appealing, and each of the three varietals adds its own character to the wine. There are hints of black raspberry and game from the syrah, black cherry and earth from the pinot noir and black pepper and herbs from the zinfandel. This wine would pair up well with a wide variety of red meat, roast poultry and pasta dishes. The stylized "M" on the front doesn't tell you much. The full name is on the back label.
- Michael Dresser
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USA Today, November 18, 2004
USA TODAY's Jerry Shriver lists his 50 favorite wines to enhance the meal for Thanksgiving - including Sokol Blosser's 2002 Pinot Gris. Read more here.
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New York Daily News, October 14, 2004
Meditrina is one of five delicious wines made by women and recommended by Mary Ewing Mulligan.
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Sante, October 2004
Sokol Blosser's 2002 Pinot Gris received a gold star from Sante.
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LeslieSbrocco.com, September 2004
Meditrina was featured as the hot wine of the month on wine writer Leslie Sbrocco's website.
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The Wine News, August 2004
Sokol Blosser's 2001 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir receives a 91 from The Wine News.
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Bon Appetit, August 2003
Oregon Pinot Gris Revolution
"Oregon Pinot Gris is incredibly delicious.... It has a satisfying medium body and is marked by good acidity and snappy apple fruit.... And it's as food-friendly as a wine can be....
"Sokol Blosser 2001 has bright apple notes and up-front kick and leans toward the dry side."
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NorthBay.com
Wine of the Week, April 23, 2003: 2001 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
"Dry and Crisp, with refreshing citurs notes of lemon and lime. Soft and elegant. Lovely mouth feel. Good structure."
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The New York Times, March 19, 2003
"The top scorer, with three and a half stars out of a possible four, was the 1999 Sokol Blosser Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. The wine, all the panelists agreed, had depth, elegance and complexity."
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The Oregonian, February 16, 2003
Article: "It's the Label Stupid: Design Sells Product... "
From The Sunday Oregonian, Sunrise Edition, February 16th, 2003: "It's the Label Stupid: Design Sells Product... Good wines sometimes languish on shelves simply because of ugly packaging"
Next time you're in a wine shop, stand a few feet back from the Oregon section and scan the shelves. Imagine you're new to the state, or you're just learning about wine. How, apart from price, would you choose a bottle to take to a friend's house for dinner?
The label, of course! A successful label conveys three things:
1) A catchy name.
2) Plenty of information.
3) Compelling design.
The Grand Prize Winner: Sokol Blosser's Evolution delivers the total package. Great name. Great tag line (Luck? Intention?). Awesome graphics. Informative back label. Heck, it's even got its own Web site.
It's no surprise that Evolution is Sokol Blosser's best-selling wine. Sure, it's yummy stuff, but I'll bet those cases will fly off the shelves -- not because buyers have been exchanging tasting notes, but because they can't resist the bottle's irrefutable good looks.
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From Sunset Magazine, May 2003 issue
(Featured in "Best of the West" article):
With aromas evocative of roses, gardenias, apple blossoms and more, this aromatic white wine, Evolution, is perfect for the season (and is terrific partners with spicy food).
