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Sokol Blosser Evolution White

7/10/2013

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So, in general, I am a fan of blends.  I think there are grapes that compliment each other well and when blended, can make extraordinary wine.  What I am usually not a fan of are "kitchen" sink wines.  These are the high production juice blends from companies of the leftovers.  I feel as though it takes away from the art of wine-making.

So you can imagine what I thought when a friend brought over a bottle of Sokol Blosser's Evolution White from the Willamette Valley in Oregon.  I look at the back label and it says:

"As luck would have it, a random number of varietals took a liking to each other and decided to become a lush, off-dry, somewhat tropical wine with a crisp finish."

If that wasn't enough for my heart to skip a beat, I then find out their are 9 varietals in the wine!  9!?! I calmed down soon after and we sat down to dinner.  After a few minutes, oohs and aahs started coming from the table.  I decided to put everything aside and give it a whirl. In my head, I was wanting to take a sip, spit it in my glass and push the glass away.  The opposite happened.

I took a sip and couldn't believe how enjoyable the wine was.  It is a nice, everyday white with good tropical fruits.  It is not overly sweet but it does have a touch of honey on the finish.  It is balanced by just enough acidity.  I don't think luck made this wine as the label implies.  It took a lot of time and effort to make 9 grapes work together.

It took some research but I think I have cracked the 9 varietal code.  It is not on the label or the website.  I know that Muller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris and Riesling are in it because they are grown at Sokol Blosser in Oregon.  Also, I believe Semillon, Muscat Canelli, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Sylvaner are added to the party to make the final product.

Wife bonus: The label is printed on recycled paper and the bottle does not have a foil cap.  Always have to point out organic, environmentally friendly notes for her!

Sokol Blosser Evolution White in a Nutshell:

Description:  9 varietal blend.  Great tropical fruit on nose and palate.  A tad sweet with hints of pear and citrus throughout.  The finish is borderline syrupy thanks to a touch of honey but it is balanced well with a bit of acidity.

Pairing:  Food friendly.  Would pair well with a Chipotle BBQ sauce on ribs, chicken, etc.  Also would be good with any sushi that is topped with Spicy Mayo!
 
Vintage/Price: This is an edition wine, not a vintage thanks to the blend.  It is $15 dollars on the Sokol Blosser's website.  I have seen it at Costco and Fine wine shops for $15 to $18.


For more information on Evolution White and other wines from Sokol Blosser, please go to: Sokol Blosser Winery.

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12/28/2012 07:44:22 pm

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