Snow and Saké
Today was one fun filled event after another! Upon arriving at Sokol Blosser's vineyards this morning, we were greeted with blankets of fluffy snow, a welcome change after the rain and drizzle we've had since the Holidays. Here's a few pictures of our Winter Wonderland:
Andre says, What's more fun than playing ball in the vines?
Our underground barrel cellar stayed a consistant natural temperature throughout the freezing weather. Our wine is safe!
This snowy birdhouse waits for spring and the return of the birds!
In the afternoon, the whole Sokol Blosser staff was treated to a trip to a local sakery named Saké One. Located in Forest Grove, Saké One is the only saké producer in Oregon and the only American owned saké brewery in the world, and prides itself on innovative techniques, local and fresh ingredients, and impeccable quality. After taking a tour of the sakery with sakémaster Greg Lorenz, we got to sample several different types and styles of saké, including their flavor infused varieties. Dewey Weddington, Steve Boone and Jennifer Brownstein were knowledgable, gracious and generous hosts, and all in all, we were treated to a wonderful time by the Saké One staff and many of us brought home more than a few bottles of our favorites. As Alex Sokol Blosser says, "Saké it to me!"
Dewey knew all the right food pairings for saké - including delicious chocolate caramel brownies with some of the sweeter varieties!
Scott Nagle and Lee Medina breathe in the delicate aromas of saké.