2021 Sokol Blosser "Evolution" Pinot Noir, Oregon, USA - 1.5L MAGABOUT THIS WINE The grapes for this wine hailed from several vineyard sources around the Willamette Valley, including some of our estate fruit. The grapes were fermented to dryness, the wine was pressed off the skins, and finally put down for a seven month slumber in stainless steel with a touch of oak influence. A foodies delight, this wine pairs with darn near everything! Pumpkin chipotle soup, glazed pork chops, wild mushroom risotto, even a

The terroir is a mix of limestone

whole cluster vinification

planted on limestone and clay soils

with Gilbert Clusel and Brigitte Roch revamping the winery

Everyone that works at the winery is full-time

This Chardonnay wine is fermented and matured in oak barrels for a total of 18 months

plus another hectare in Oger and two in Vertus

seeds and wine are kept an extra 8 days

Clay and limestone soils

they are fresh and bright with a strong underlying volcanic minerality

which ensures a long slow fermentation leaving a little residual sugar and without without fear of excessive re-fermentation later

The Mendel vineyards are located in Perdriel and Mayor Drummond at between 900 and 1100 meters above sea level in Luján de Cuyo