Evolution

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

9.032 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Anthony Pro

They rebranded the bottle, so it looks a lot less tacky than it did previously. I figured, why not give it a go since it looks (somewhat) respectable.

I didn’t have high expectations for a sub $30 Willamette Valley Pinot… but there’s quite a bit going on here. Fruit… as expected, but a lot of earthy undertones. It’s like a barnyard with hay. And one of my favourite characteristics of Oregon Pinots… Cola.

After all this I noticed ‘By Sokol Blosser’ on the bottle… it all makes sense now.

They rebranded the bottle, so it looks a lot less tacky than it did previously. I figured, why not give it a go since it looks (somewhat) respectable.

I didn’t have high expectations for a sub $30 Willamette Valley Pinot… but there’s quite a bit going on here. Fruit… as expected, but a lot of earthy undertones. It’s like a barnyard with hay. And one of my favourite characteristics of Oregon Pinots… Cola.

After all this I noticed ‘By Sokol Blosser’ on the bottle… it all makes sense now.

Jan 14th, 2023
Joan Mutschelknaus

With J & J @ Morrie’s (FSD). Really liked it—not sure of vintage

With J & J @ Morrie’s (FSD). Really liked it—not sure of vintage

May 8th, 2024
Chance Miller

I’m falling back in love with Oregon wines

I’m falling back in love with Oregon wines

Dec 15th, 2023
Caleb Kneip

Having on its own is alright, it might be better with food. Light bodied and fruit forward, but the finish doesn’t last. Might be better slightly cooler than at 70 F when I tried it.

Edit: having it again the next day with a meal at 63 F was much more pleasant. The wine “evolved” or perhaps my palate did in that stretch. Very enjoyable Pinot noir.

Having on its own is alright, it might be better with food. Light bodied and fruit forward, but the finish doesn’t last. Might be better slightly cooler than at 70 F when I tried it.

Edit: having it again the next day with a meal at 63 F was much more pleasant. The wine “evolved” or perhaps my palate did in that stretch. Very enjoyable Pinot noir.

Mar 11th, 2023
Abhi P

Extremely light, cherry? Best Pinot had in a long time

Extremely light, cherry? Best Pinot had in a long time

Jan 6th, 2023
R K
9.0

Easy drinking wine, slightly sweet. Smooth finish. Good mouthfeel.

Easy drinking wine, slightly sweet. Smooth finish. Good mouthfeel.

Oct 16th, 2022
Jax DesMarais

Light apple clean nose, raspberry, green apple, lime, peach, slight leather, crisp slightly drying finish

Light apple clean nose, raspberry, green apple, lime, peach, slight leather, crisp slightly drying finish

Aug 1st, 2022
Shawn Thompson

A fruit forward Pinot with a kiss of tannins and richly layered with dried red fruit and fresh raspberry and the faintest hint of leather on what’s a lovely velvety finish.

A fruit forward Pinot with a kiss of tannins and richly layered with dried red fruit and fresh raspberry and the faintest hint of leather on what’s a lovely velvety finish.

May 9th, 2022
Hayden Hamilton

Excellent given the price point. And impressively little smoke given the year. A bit of strawberry jam, cherry and plum.

Excellent given the price point. And impressively little smoke given the year. A bit of strawberry jam, cherry and plum.

Jan 2nd, 2022
jeff canfield

Bright red fruit flavors, jammyness, hint of cherry pie, toasty oak finish

Bright red fruit flavors, jammyness, hint of cherry pie, toasty oak finish

Aug 18th, 2021