Rosé of Pinot Noir
2020
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 grapes were harvested on September 7th and 8th. The clusters were de-stemmed and loaded into the press where the juice soaked on the skins for several hours. The fruit was gently pressed to minimize extraction of tannins from the skins, then fermented in stainless steel with a variety of commercial yeasts that can handle cooler fermentation temperatures and accentuate delicate fruit flavors from the Pinot Noir grapes. An extended, slow, cool fermentation was maintained to preserve the lively fruitiness and delicate floral aromas. The wine was then aged thein stainless steel prior to bottling in December. There is just a hint of residual sugar to balance the firm acidity, resulting in a wine that is crisp, vibrant, and refreshing.
Bursting with fruit notes, this rosé has notes of peach and strawberry on the nose followed by hints of melon and rose petal. The palate is bright with refreshing berry notes, melon and clean acidity on the finish.
This rosé marks the debut of the winery's nutrition and ingredient labeling program. So, I know that in addition to aromas and flavors of strawberries, Cara Cara navel oranges and lemon verbena, there are 117 calories and 3.5 grams of carbs in every five-ounce serving.
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A deep salmon-colored rosé with aromas of cranberries, strawberries, rhubarb and pomelo. It’s medium-bodied with a vibrant, juicy core of fresh fruit. Flavorful finish.
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