Red

Orchard Block Pinot Noir

Sokol Blosser

Dundee Hills · Willamette Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Dundee Hills · Willamette Valley
Appellation
Dundee Hills
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast duck · wild mushrooms · mild cheeses · turkey · lamb · grilled tuna

Rated vintages

  • 201489 pts

    Consistent with the previous vintage, this combines tart citrus with wild berry and cranberry fruit. Its tannins are stiff and not yet fully integrated, and the finish evokes a dusting of dried herbes de Provence.

  • 201390 pts

    Here you'll find a mix of tart citrus (principally orange peel) with wild berry fruit. It's a tart and tangy wine, with a dash of herb and some earthy tannins. Optimal drinking should be 2018 through 2022.

  • 201092 pts

    What separates the Orchard Block in terms of taste is a certain saline quality that underscores pretty plum and blackberry fruit. It's youthful and fresh, with balancing tannins and sufficient acidity for aging through 2020–2022. A gentle hint of chocolate weaves through the fi…