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 were harvested and the clusters were de-stemmed and loaded into the press for a skin contact of 4 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 our Pinot Noir grapes. We maintained an extended, slow, cool fermentation of around 2 weeks to preserve the lively fruitiness and delicate floral aromas and then aged the wine in stainless steel prior to bottling. It has just a hint of residual sugar to balance the firm acidity, resulting in a wine that is crisp, vibrant, and refreshing.

Tasting notes

The 2021 Rose shines with notes of ripe strawberry, cantaloupe, apricot and star fruit on the nose. On the palate, the strawberry and cantaloupe carry through, as the apricot gives way to fresh nectarine. It will pair beautifully with the bounty of summer. Enjoy with rich crab cakes, fresh vegetables on the grill, or a homemade peach cobbler.