Veraison!
Do the clusters of grapes on the right look familiar? If you check our blog often, you might notice that those clusters are the same ones pictured in the July 27th "TLC for Sokol Blosser Vines" blog. What a change these clusters have gone through in the past two weeks!
At veraison, the young green Pinot Noir berries begin to soften and turn a beautiful dull purple. All through Sokol Blosser's estate vineyard, ribbons of purple are beginning to pop up amidst the lush green leaves.
Some vines aren't so lucky, however. Last year several blocks of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris suffered heavy damage from voles and are now beginning to turn brown and die. We pruned away all the fruit from the damaged vines in hopes that the vine's energy would go into keeping itself healthy for next year, but sadly, most of the damaged vines will likely have to be removed.
If you're a Sokol Blosser Cellar Club member, you're in luck! We have a case and a half of 2001 Pinot Noir from our prized Twelve Row Block now available for purchase. This is a rare special find only available on our Members Only Product Page. Log on to www.sokolblosser.com/cellarclub to learn more about our Cellar Club or make your purchase.