Vintage Character Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir 2022 from the Dundee Hills AVA in Oregon is an estate-bottled expression of one of the Willamette Valley’s most distinctive Pinot Noir districts. The 2022 vintage followed a challenging spring marked by frost, but warm, dry conditions later in the season helped fruit reach full ripeness, yielding a wine that balances generosity with freshness. Dundee Hills is especially prized for its volcanic Jory soils, which are well drained and typically lend Pinot Noir its lifted red-fruit profile, fine texture, and graceful structure.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The wine opens with bright cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate aromas, layered with rose petal, baking spice, and a gentle touch of vanilla. On the palate it is medium-bodied and supple, with vibrant acidity, polished tannins, and flavors of wild strawberry, red plum, clove, and a subtle earthy note that carries through a smooth, savory finish. Its poised, approachable style makes it an easy partner for roast duck, cedar-planked salmon, or mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Founded in 1971 by Bill and Susan Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser is widely regarded as one of Oregon’s pioneering family estates and helped define the identity of the Dundee Hills. The winery is known for its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, including organic farming and B Corp certification, with a philosophy centered on transparency of site rather than excess weight or oak. Under the family’s second generation, fruit is handled with care to preserve purity and balance, and the resulting wines have become reliable benchmarks for elegant, terroir-driven Oregon Pinot Noir.