Silent Lot #112 – Sokol Blosser Winery
The Pleasures of Pinot

In 1971, the Sokol Blosser family planted grapes on just five acres in the Dundee Hills southwest of Portland. As one of the pioneering wineries of the region, Sokol Blosser has played a key role in developing and shaping the now-prominent Oregon wine industry. The winery is still family owned and operated, with the second generation now at the helm: siblings Alex and Alison Sokol Blosser. To thrive, Pinot Noir grapes need a particular climate like that of Burgundy, France. Coincidentally, the location of the Sokol Blosser estate is perfect for the notoriously temperamental fruit. You would be remiss if you didn’t try your hardest to win this outstanding three-year vertical collection of Magnums. The 2010 Dundee Hill Pinot Noir is extremely concentrated yet delicate and elegant, packed with intense flavors and a distinctive earthiness. The 2011 (91 points, Wine Enthusiast) is tightly structured for long-term aging, yet the tannins are soft and smooth, meaning it will hold up well to intense flavors but not overwhelm. The 2012 (92 points, Wine Spectator) is expressive, bright and elegant. Cheers!

OPENING BID
$180

INCLUDES
Three 1.5-Liter Bottles

DONOR
Sokol Blosser Winery, Dundee, Oregon