Evolution Chardonnay
2021
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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The Willamette Valley saw a mild summer and an even cooler fall. Harvest time came with the added bonus of a few massive rain events, but the vineyard team was on it! Picking was skillfully timed and the fruit came in at just the right moment.
The winemaking team crafted a Chardonnay in the style they’d like to drink themselves. The 2019 Evolution Chardonnay is anything but buttery, decidedly not oak-y and refreshes like summertime sprinklers. This Chardonnay is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to keep the wine crisp and bright!
Dangerously floral and fruit-driven with a crisp finish. This wine makes it easy to enjoy drinking a young Chardonnay, and even easier to share with friends.
Aromas of candied ginger, wild thyme and peach. Medium-to full-bodied with good length and intensity. A solid core of stone fruit with white-tea spice. Pleasant, powdery tannins at the finish. Drink now.
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A pretty, delicious chardonnay, offering ripe-pear and green-apple flavors with some cream and biscuit. It’s medium-to full-bodied with lovely texture and a minerally and fruity finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
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A tropical paradise of a wine, with aromas of pineapple, coconut and saline reminiscent of a sea breeze. Flavors include more tropical fruit and an icy citrus note that will make you long for a granita. A lithe and lean mouthfeel and elevated acidity make for a refreshing drink.
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This is a leap forward in both quality and quantity for this budget-friendly Chardonnay. It's clean, precise and well constructed, with a tasty mix of toasted almonds, butter cream, crisp apples and light citrus. A fine expression of Willamette Valley grapes, enjoy this now–2024.
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