Evolution Pinot Noir 2019

SOKOL BLOSSER

Evolution Pinot Noir
2019

Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
Oregon
Subregion
Willamette Valley
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

Sokol Blosser is one of the pioneering estates of the Oregon state wine industry. In 1971 when Bill Blosser and Susan Sokol Blosser began converting an old prune orchard into a vineyard they became one of five bonded wineries in the region. In the ensuing decades Oregon’s wine industry has grown (today there are over 500 wineries), changed and blossomed with Sokol Blosser at the forefront. Leading by example in their quest to produce exceptional wines while also promoting social and...

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Production notes

The grapes for this wine hailed from several vineyard sources around the Willamette Valley, including some estate fruit. The grapes were fermented to dryness at 5.5 g/L, the wine was pressed off the skins, and finally put down for a brief nap in stainless steel with a touch of oak influence.

Tasting notes

This wine is packed with bright red fruit flavours, heaps of jammyness, a dash of cherry pie, and a hint of toasty oak on the finish. A foodies delight, this wine pairs with darn near everything!

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 92 points -

January 2022 (Vintage 2020)

A pretty nose of forest berries, fresh cherries, pine cones, fresh flowers, slate and baking spices. Medium body with sleek, seamless tannins and bright acidity. So supple and pure. Juicy finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

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James Suckling

- 92 points -

August 2021

Aromas of cherries, berries, fresh flowers, mushrooms and sweet spices. Medium-bodied with plush tannins and fresh acidity. Wonderfully juicy, fresh and transparent.

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James Suckling

- 91 points -

April 2023 (Vintage 2021)

Fresh and juicy pinot with notes of currants, raspberries, mushrooms and some rust. Medium-bodied and gently earthy with soft tannins. Very drinkable. Drink now. Screw cap.

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 Wine Enthusiast

- 90 points -

October 2021 (Vintage 2019)

A classy new label design marks the continuing evolution of Evolution Pinot Noir. Fruit driven, loosely knit and full of ripe, juicy blackberry flavors, this affordable and accessible wine is a nice mix of estate and purchased Willamette Valley grapes. It's the sort of all-purpose, no frills Pinot Noir that's tough to find at this price. Nothing fancy, totally honest and thoroughly drinkable.

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