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2014 Sokol Blosser Big Tree Block Pinot Noir

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2014 Sokol Blosser Big Tree Block Pinot Noir

RATINGS

94James Suckling

Ginseng, tangerine rind, cranberries, ash, some farmyard, quartz and citrus rind make for a very complex nose...firm tannins, driven acidity and a minerally finish. Very refined... Made from organic grapes.

92Vinous / IWC

... Vibrant red fruit and floral scents are complemented by bright mineral and spice nuances. Gently sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering energetic raspberry and cherry flavors... Fine-grained tannins shape a very long, red-fruit-driven finish that leaves a hint of candied rose behind.

91+ The Wine Advocate

...fresh cranberry and Bing cherry notes with underlying garrigue, violets and rose hip tea hints plus a loamy waft. The light to medium-bodied palate displays great finesse, with fine grained tannins and a racy backbone supporting the delicate red fruit, finishing with an herbal lift.

90Wine Spectator

Well-framed, showing an appealing touch of savory earthiness, accented by boysenberry, smoky sage and spice notes that finish with firm tannins.

90Wine Enthusiast

This well built wine boasts tart cherry fruit and citrusy acidity. That lemony character carries through the finish, adding lift and mouth-cleansing astringency.

PRODUCER

Sokol Blosser

Sokol Blosser was started by Bill Blosser and Susan Sokol Blosser in 1971, when they planted their first vines in the higher elevations of the Dundee Hills. Recent college graduates with little agriculture experience, the young couple was part of the first wave of modern Pinot Noir winemaking in Oregon. Their first vintage was in 1977. Within a few years their Pinot Noirs were winning international awards, and the estate, having expanded to 72 acres, became part of an early sustainable agriculture movement in the Pacific Northwest. Today Bill and Susan’s children, Alex and Alison, are co-presidents. Alex is also head winemaker. Sokol Blosser makes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, red and white blends, sparkling wine and a rosé, among other wines.

REGION

United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

Dundee Hills AVA is in Yamhill County, and it is entirely contained within the Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon’s best known appellation. Dundee Hills is about 30 miles southwest of Portland, and has 1,300 vineyard acres. It was awarded AVA status in 2004 and, like much of Oregon, is known for Pinot Noir. Several of Oregon’s 20th century wine pioneers established their vineyards and wineries in Dundee Hills, adding to its status as a region long-recognized for producing high quality, iconic Oregon wines. Eyrie Vineyards, Erath Winery and Sokol Blosser remain some of Oregon’s most celebrated producers, and all were founded in what is now Dundee Hills in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.