November 30, 2021
20-Buck Bottle: Rosé from an Oregon pioneer
Delicate floral nose and a beautiful pink color
2020 Sokol Blosser Rosé, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Available at: Foxcroft Wine Co.
Price: $14.99
On The Nose: Clean and fresh, strawberry, cantaloupe
On The Palate: Light acidity, raspberry, strawberry, refreshing light body
On The Plate: Pair with grilled veggies, a spinach omelette, flounder, or sautéed shrimp
Our Take: An excellent value rosé to enjoy with food and friends
Fun Fact: When I lived in Seattle, our group of eight friends went camping in the Willamette Valley for a long weekend; our mission was to visit the pioneers of Oregon winemaking. At that time (1981), the wineries were in the garages or barns of the top seven producers, and the tasting was done in their living rooms! We visited the Letts of Eyrie, Dick Erath, Adelsheim, Amity, Elk Cove, Bill and Susan of Sokol Blosser, and Ponzi. Many of these wineries are still managed by the original families — but the number of producers in Oregon has exploded. Some of the original pioneers still produce my favorite Oregon wines.
