Sokol Blosser Winery Evolution Lucky Number 9 White, 2023

Bill Blosser and Susan Sokol Blosser bought prime vineyard land in the Dundee Hills in 1971, long before Oregon Pinot Noir became fashionable. Their wines were a labor of love, and the second generation Sokol Blossers continue to produce top level Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and other wines from their estate and other vineyards they now own in the Yamhill-Carlton area. For income and cash flow, they have also created the Evolution line--lower priced and more suited for every day drinking. 

The 2023 Lucky 9 White wine is a blend of nine varietals--Muller Thurgau (25%), Chardonnay (24%), Gewurztraminer (19%), Sauvignon Blanc (15%), Riesling (11%) and Early Muscat (5%), not to mention Pinot Gris, Semillon and Muscat Canelli. Grapes are not necessarily from the estate or even the Willamette Valley but purchased from other areas of Oregon, Washington and California.

Light, bright straw color. Very forward fruity nose. Apples, lime zest, melon--fresh and lively. If I had to guess (and I did before researching the wine), I would have identified Riesling as the dominant grape, and it does have some petrol tones associated with Riesling. The blend works well, producing a wine of substance and interest that drinks well with just about any meal. Lucky 9 White sells for about $15 but if you are on the Sokol Blosser mailing list, you often qualify for discounts. I have enjoyed the Evolution Pinot Noir and the Evolution Sparkling Pinot Noir. The bottles of single vineyard Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir and Estate Chardonnay I had were spectacular.