Sokol Blosser Willamette Valley Estate Pinot Gris 2019

The story of Sokol Bloser first began in 1971 when Susan Sokol and Bill Blosser first planted vines in Oregon's Dundee Hills. Alex & Alison Sokol Blosser, Siblings, Co-Presidents, and Second Generation Winegrowers, are passionately committed to their families legacy in creating world class wines using sustainable methods. From the start, the Sokol Blosser family was aware of the impact that farming and wine production would have on the environment. Before it was popular, the winery did everything it could to give back to the land. The Sokol Blossers knew preserving the land would help the winery remain family-owned for generations to come.

At Sokol Blosser, they produce a dry style Pinot Gris which accentuates the minerality this varietal clearly expresses. In addition to fermentation size and temperature, the diversity of yeasts used to perform fermentation and the extended period of lees contact prior to blending and bottling contributes greatly to the complexity of this wine.

Sokol Blosser Willamette Valley Estate 2019 Pinot Gris is bursting with fragrance, featuring orange rind, ripe honeydew melon and peaches, and fresh pears, with hints of honey and limestone. The palate reflects the nose with ripe yellow apples, nectarines, and honeydew upfront, and a clean, bright  minerality on the end giving it a crisp finish.

The Pinot Gris is a lighter, crisp wine that is perfect for fresh summer salads with grilled peaches, as well as creamy dishes like a classic Fettucini Alfredo. Enjoy this wine now or cellar for 5-7 years from vintage date to allow further development. 

The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Pinot Gris
Country - United States
Region - Willamette Valley, Oregon
Vintage - 2019
ABV - 12.5%