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| Drinking window: Drink between 2014 and 2017 (based on 9 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.1 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 48 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Jbfuoco on 5/22/2020 & rated 95 points: Mellowed nicely after 10 min of decanting. Black cherry and smoke (1249 views) | | | Tasted by VinVet on 4/6/2019 & rated 90 points: Beautiful translucent dark cherry red with a touch of amber. Black cherry and raspberry nose with a little funk. Red fruits and a hint of barnyard all in perfect balance with acidity and tannins. Medium length finish. Yum!! (1644 views) | | | Tasted by alanireland on 12/28/2017 & rated 92 points: Austere, not too fruity, very close to Burgundy style (2373 views) | | | Tasted by sophiesmom on 1/22/2017 & rated 89 points: This very light pinot noir is always consistent. Classic Oregon with more pie cherry than big ripe fruit. Light, but balanced. (3194 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 8/12/2016 & rated 88 points: Has relaxed since January and now shows some aged nuances. It's reaching a good plateau. (3548 views) | | | Tasted by drwake on 5/8/2016 & rated 91 points: Earthy and spicy with cherry flavours. Well balanced with a nice finish. One of my favourite Pinots. (3263 views) | | | Tasted by Tomportwine on 4/3/2016 & rated 89 points: well balanced, nice raspberry notes, mild tannins, med bodied for pinot (2702 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 1/4/2016: Taut and herbal; not entirely unpleasant but needs food and I'm not sure it can improve from here. (2415 views) | | | Tasted by Z1nnfull on 11/19/2015 & rated 88 points: This wine may be in the "dumb phase" - meaning before it really turns into a great aged wine, but it did not live up to its billing. It had some rough edges to it, although clearly a Pinot. The nose was great, but the taste did not live up to the nose. We let it breathe almost an hour, decanted it and drank it during the next hour over dinner and it did not open up AT ALL. I try so hard to like Oregon Pinots, but it seems that (1) they are over-priced for what they deliver and (2) the quality never lives up to the ratings...and we let it breathe and decant and yet... Going to say this may be better in a year or two, dumb phase? (1879 views) | | | Tasted by cristian_m on 8/17/2015 & rated 88 points: A solid Oregon Pinot. A bit thin when it comes to body but the flavors are all there. Strawberry, cherry and just a wiff of cola, followed by a med finish of minerals, earth and darker notes. (1880 views) | | | Tasted by Wayne and Chris on 7/25/2015 & rated 96 points: This pinot opened up beautifully, earthy notes on the nose with dark fruit and terror on the palate, long smooth finish. Just beautiful to drink (1646 views) | | | Tasted by Jake112380 on 1/31/2015 & rated 89 points: It appears the Brett is out. Barnyard nose is starting to take over. Right now, it's a great lead in to the cherry aromas. Similar flavors. If you haven't had a bottle recently, I'd pop one open to gauge the development of your particular stash. (1991 views) | | | Tasted by Jobu on 9/12/2014 & rated 90 points: Medium bodied, but pretty good. OR pinots are usually too light for my taste, but this was surprisingly good. Red cherries and cranberry with some minerality, cedar/spice, and tartness on the end. (2259 views) | | | Tasted by Jweiss2 on 7/9/2014: I agree with the testing notes-sage, cherry, tobacco and coriander.drinking well now. (2409 views) | | | Tasted by SeattlePaul on 6/28/2014 & rated 88 points: Tasted at winery in vertical with 09 and 11. Compared to those two vintages, this is the winner, but overall it's clear they're pouring their most basic wines. This year had brighter fruit notes and a reasonable amount of acid, however the fruit was not nearly as big as some other wines I've seen. Gentle tannins and a fairly subtle, elegant finish (but not particularly memorable or long).
For a $15 tasting fee, I don't feel like I got a very good impression of what this winery can do. Nothing they showed was amazing, so I didn't buy anything (duh). These Dundee AVA wines would be reasonable daily drinkers at $25, but at $45 they seem overpriced. (2190 views) | | | Tasted by CAOMarcos on 6/6/2014 & rated 84 points: Too much malolactic fermentation (2295 views) | | | Tasted by Jake112380 on 5/12/2014 & rated 89 points: Pleasant earthy nose with some dried cherry present. Bright red cherry flavors and a hint of oak. Long finish. (1967 views) | | | Tasted by tigeek on 4/13/2014 & rated 85 points: Not an uninteresting wine, but way out of price. The nose is particularly interesting, evolving from smokey wood to bullet powder. (1626 views) | | | Tasted by oropeza on 3/2/2014 & rated 89 points: Red fruit and wood on the nose. Red fruit in the mouth, moving towards woody / earthiness. Higher acidity. Good but second best next to the Cristom for everyone in our party. (1614 views) | | | Tasted by godx on 2/18/2014 & rated 86 points: No formal notes. Riper style of pinot especially when compared with the 2010 Drouhin Cote de Beaune. Good. (1680 views) | | | Tasted by jnewman77 on 2/3/2014: Big nose of black cherry, baking spices, blackberry jam. This is big and forward on the palate with ripe fruit and some oak notes. Good, but not great. (1615 views) | | | Tasted by joekroe on 2/2/2014: A little overoaked and vanilla for my preference, but had nice dark fruits. Overall it was fairly delicate and not overpowering and huge. Soft tannins. Probably needs a couple years for the oak to soften. (1532 views) | | | Tasted by sharkarama on 11/16/2013 & rated 91 points: Smoother, smokier and more moreish than the Cortijo de Aguilares, a very nice, elegant tipple (2064 views) | | | Tasted by Jake112380 on 10/20/2013 & rated 92 points: Impressive effort. Cedar and red berry nose. Lots of red fruit on the palate--cherries, raspberry, and strawberry--with spicy accents. Acid is present and well balanced. Long finish. (1940 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 9/8/2013 & rated 88 points: Light ruby color. Bright aromas of cherries, cranberries, notes of tobacco and sage. On the palate, dusty tannins combine with fresh acid and ripe black cherry fruit for a silky-smooth mouthfeel. Earth and mushroom flavors linger onto the finish. A leaner Pinot, but showing a lot of deeply attractive qualities. (2148 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Richard Hemming, MW
JancisRobinson.com (7/25/2013)
(Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, July/August 2013, IWC Issue #169
(Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Dundee Hills) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, April 2013, Issue #50
(Sokol Blosser Winery Pinot Noir Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sara d'Amato
WineAlign (10/13/2012)
(Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
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(Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
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| Sokol Blosser Producer web sitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
On weinlagen-info including some single vineyards
Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Dundee Hills Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association website
Located just 28 miles southwest of Portland, and 40 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the Dundee Hills appellation is situated within an irregular circle of about 6,490 acres in total, of which more than 1,264 acres of vineyards are planted. This region is unique for its higher elevation, warmer nighttime temperatures, less low-elevation fog and frost, and lava-based Jory soil series of reddish silt, clay and loam soils.
Single Vineyards at weinlagen-info
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