Sokol Blosser
Evolution Riesling
Columbia Valley, Oregon
NECTAR WINE STYLE
Take in a nose-full of bright tropical fruit, citrus, and a hint of floral. This wine is bursting with mouth watering notes of lychee, lime, pineapple and peach.
Analysis: 12.5% alcohol / volume
Varietal: 100% Reisling
Appellation: Columbia Valley, Oregon
Winemaking: Stainless Steel Tanks
Serving Suggestion: Pair with pad see ew with prawns, chicken tikka masala, lobster with lots of butter, jambalaya and even kettle corn
Critical Acclaim:
- 89 Points & BEST BUY – Wine Enthusiast, 2021
- 95 Points & Best in Class – Savor NW
WineStyles’ Wine and Cheese Pairing: Pair with a stinky blue cheese to complement the fruity notes of this wine. Learn more about our wine and cheese pairings here.
Wine: With the touch of Sokol Blosser’s winemaking team and their adoration for food-loving wine, this Evolution Riesling is so zingy and bright that it will wake up your taste buds and brighten your day. They crafted a wine that will stand up to spicy curries and stinky cheeses. It’s not your grandma’s Riesling. It’s the wine for the daring wine lover. For the wine lover who likes to buck the norm and ignore the stereotypes. Like a stealthy wolf in sheep’s clothing, this Riesling is slightly sweet on the outside yet packs a punch. It has a core of acidity that grabs your attention and makes it food’s best friend.
About the Winery:
For over 50 years, the Sokol Blosser family has been putting passion into bottles at their winery in Oregon. Family owned since 1971, their story began when Susan Sokol and Bill Blosser first planted vines in the now-famous Dundee Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. As second-generation winegrowers, Alex and Alison Sokol Blosser are passionately committed to their family’s legacy of creating world-class wines. In 1998, they poured their love for wine into Evolution – exceptionally food-friendly wines for exceptional people. Its fan base gives meaning to the word “loyal” and is spread all over North America, Europe and Asia. At the time, there were very few white blends on the market, and Evolution tapped into the niche that would become an important segment of the wine business. As word spread and Evolution made the rounds, it enjoyed extraordinary popularity. Learn more about the winery here.
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O’Reilly’s Country Cream
Salted Caramel Irish Cream
Ireland
NECTAR WINE STYLE
This wine-based salted caramel Irish Cream is made with real Irish dairy cream from Abbeyleix, the heartland of Ireland. Enjoy rich caramel and creamy toffee notes rounded off with a hint of sea salt.
Analysis: 13.9% alcohol / volume
WineStyles’ Wine and Cheese Pairing: Pair with a young or aged Gouda cheese. A young Gouda will bring out a mild sweetness, while aged Gouda offers nutty, caramelized flavors that mirror the Irish cream. Learn more about our wine and cheese pairings here.
Photo and Information courtesy of © Prestige Beverage Group and Point Wine & Spirits – All Rights Reserved
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