Calldera Category "b" Value Wine: Sokol Blosser Evolution

Calldera wine category:  b (dry, fruity, light-bodied, acidic, not oaked)

Origin:  Oregon, USA

Calldera rating:  4.7 (on a 1 – 5 point scale)

Calldera tasting note:  “Fresh, light yellow colored wine with an aroma of green apple and green apple on the palate.  Lingering finish.  Make a poolside splash with this wine.”

% alcohol:  12%

Average price:  $14.00

The Sokol Blosser Evolution is a dry, fruit-forward, light-bodied white wine exhibiting fresh acidity.  The predominant fruit flavor is green apple.  The wine is ready to drink now and should be cellared for no more than two years.

Made from a blend of white grapes, Evolution is a well-balanced wine with exception of its discernible acidity.  However, the wine’s acidity is not in any way overpowering.  Rather, it lends a refreshing quality to the wine.  The wine’s fresh acidity also makes it a great choice for certain food pairings.

Evolution’s vintner has done a nice job selecting grapes and blending the juice in proportions that result in a pleasing green apple flavor that perks up the senses without assaulting the taste buds.  It’s nice to sip on its own if you are someone who appreciates a little tartness (i.e., your Calldera taste profile includes acidic wines).

In particular, the combination of Evolution’s light body and fresh acidity makes the wine highly quaffable on a hot day.  This is a wine you can readily enjoy poolside or relax with on the patio.

If you are not someone who enjoys sipping an acidic wine, Evolution may nonetheless be the perfect pairing for your dinner or cheese snack.  It is a great choice if you’re looking for a white wine to pair with a light, mildly seasoned non-citrusy fish, poultry or vegetarian dish.  It is likewise a nice pairing for soft cheeses, such as gouda, edam, muenster and Havarti.

At an average price of $14.00 per bottle, this wine is a good value for those whose taste profile includes wines in the Calldera “b” wine category.   For non-acid lovers, Evolution is a good pairing choice for light summer meals and mild, soft cheeses.

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