Freezing Fog - It Can Happen To You!
... and it's lovely. Check out these pictures of the vineyard from this morning:
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December 29, 2009
December 28, 2009
Evolution at Portland City Grill
In the true spirit of the holidays, my family's celebrations weren't just on Christmas Day - they have been lasting all month! I love December for just that reason. It's cold outside and people are in town visiting, making a perfect "excuse" (as if we needed one!) to visit favorite restaurants in the Portland area and catch up with friends and family over good wine and food.
On Saturday, some friends met up at a great old haunt, Portland City Grill. Their bar area can't be beat, with fabulous drinks and a beautiful view of downtown Portland (from the 30th floor). It can be difficult to secure a table at this popular spot, but we managed to hijack a table right by the window as it came open.
After sampling a coffee drink (a BFK - Bailey's, Frangelico, Kahlua and coffee) and a fabulous blood orange mojito, we decided to try some of their sushi selections and pair it with Sokol Blosser Evolution, which Portland City Grill offers by the glass. Being allergic to shellfish (and therefore having to stay away from all the delicious rolls that included crab), I selected their Oregon roll (smoked salmon and avocado) and their spicy tuna roll. It was fabulous, especially with the off-dry and crisp Evolution to pair with it.
It was a fabulous evening - I highly recommend recreating it with your own friends and family! Cheers!
December 23, 2009
Baby, It's Foggy Outside!
It's an icy, foggy, and beautiful day at the vineyard today. If you have family and friends visiting from out of town and you're running out of puzzles to put together and ideas for new charades, bring them to wine country! We'll be closed on Christmas Day, but we're open until 4pm today and until 2pm on Christmas Eve, then open 10-4pm the rest of the weekend and week. We'll supply the holiday spirit (and the wine)! Cheers!
December 22, 2009
Holiday Tasting Room Closures!
The holiday season is upon us! To give our fabulous staff holidays with their families, our Tasting Room will be closed on the following days:
Thursday, December 24: Open from 10am-2pm
Friday, December 25: CLOSED
Saturday, December 26-Wednesday, December 30: Open regular hours, 10am-4pm
Thursday, December 31: Open from 10am-2pm
Friday, January 1: CLOSED
Saturday, January 2: Open regular hours, 10am-4pm
If you can't make it down to our Winery this holiday season (open 10am-4pm daily), but still are interested in treating your friends and family to Sokol Blosser wines, please visit our website at www.sokolblosser.com, or take a look at our Fall / Winter Catalog for some great gift ideas. Cheers!
December 21, 2009
Meatloaf and Meditrina!
I have always been a believer in Meditrina and Meatloaf pairing (and I am not referring to the band, but maybe that could work also…). After having my second experience with Meditrina being paired up with Meatloaf I had to put this pairing to the test at home. I had this with Meditrina 5 and it was very tasty!
I recommend you try this at home with your favorite meatloaf recipe and share it with us. If you are not a fan from troubling childhood memories of the dried out meatloaf from the old days it’s time to take it back my friends! Here is my recipe:
- Equal parts of the following ground meats: beef, sweet Italian pork sausage, sweet Italian turkey sausage and ground turkey.
- Sautee equal amounts of diced carrot, celery, green bell pepper, yellow onion, and mushrooms.
- Mix all in with the meats and add bread crumbs, 1 egg and season with salt & pepper and your favorite season-all.
- Form your loaf and layer the top with turkey bacon (yes turkey bacon)! This is a healthier version and still tasty. Oh, plus 1 bottle of Meditrina pre cooking, during cooking and make sure to save some to have with your meatloaf...
P.S. I served a loaded baked potato (bacon, cheddar cheese scallions and sour cream) and a mixed green salad with blue cheese dressing with this meal - delicious. Cheers!
December 18, 2009
Sokol Blosser Staff Holiday Party
... and a fun evening was had by all! The Sokol Blosser family and staff gathered last night in McMinnville, OR at NW Wine Bar to celebrate the holidays with our families. We enjoyed great food, fabulous wines, and horrible white elephant gifts (see below). Thank you to all who attended, and Happy Holidays!
Mario Carbajal laughs at the White Elephant gift he received.
Jeff Knapp points out the Harvest Sasquatch on the t-shirt he opened.
Bill Blosser laughs at the proceedings.
Lee Medina looks a little scared about what might be in that seemingly harmless holiday gift bag.
Shannon Dimermanas waits for her turn!
Jim Barks says, "It's what I've always wanted... a singing barnyard animals nativity scene."
December 15, 2009
Food Sorting with the Sokol Blosser Staff!
Today, 10 Sokol Blosser staff members worked the morning at YCAP (Yamhill County Action Partnership) to sort food for needy families in our area. We're happy to say that we sorted nearly 11,000 lbs of canned and dry goods!
Thanks to everyone who has donated food this holiday season. And - don't forget! - bring 3 cans of food to our Tasting Room (open 10-4pm daily) anytime between now and December 24 and receive one complimentary tasting of our core wine flight.
December 14, 2009
Complimentary Tasting with Three Cans of Food
Please join us in supporting the Yamhill County Regional Food Bank!
Stop by our Tasting Room anytime between now and December 24 with three or more non-perishable food items and receive one complimentary tasting of our core wine flight!
Suggested items: canned fruit and vegetables, flour, sugar, salt, dry beans, soup, tuna, pasta, tomato sauce, rice, or peanut butter.
We appreciate your help in supporting our community and sincerely hope to see you at our Tasting Room this holiday season. Cheers!
December 09, 2009
Baby, It's Cold Outside!
This last week, Sokol Blosser (and all of Oregon!) have been experiencing much colder than normal temperatures than we're used to this time of year. Luckily, it has also been sunny and dry, which means there has been no ice in the vineyard, or on the roads. Check out last weeks daytime lows:
December 3: 29 degrees F
December 4: 22 degrees F
December 5: 23 degrees F
December 6: 26 degrees F
December 7: 19 degrees F
December 8: 17 degrees F
Today: 14 degrees F
Brr! If you need a place to warm up, stop by our Tasting Room (2.5 miles S of Dundee on Hwy 99W). We're open 10-4pm every day!
December 08, 2009
Holiday Wine Gift Orders!
Worried about last minute holiday orders? Don't be! There is still plenty of time to purchase the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life. Check out our Fall / Winter Catalog here!
Orders placed by Sunday, December 20 should arrive by December 24. It's easy to place an order; here are your options:
1. Web site: secure and available 24 hours/day
2. Phone: 1-800-582-6668 ext 10, 9am-4pm Pacific
3. In-Person: Tasting Room is open daily, 10am-4pm
From now until December 31, all wine being shipped beyond the West Coast will receive a complimentary 2-Day shipping upgrade for the cost of regular ground shipping! Simply select "Ground" as your shipping option at checkout and we'll do the rest.
Please keep in mind that we cannot guarantee delivery on December 24 because we are at the mercy of FedEx and UPS to get the packages delivered on-time. We will do whatever we can from our end to make sure your packages arrive on-time.
This holiday season, please stay safe and warm. We wish you the best and hope that our wines will accompany many of your favorite moments this holiday season!
December 02, 2009
Winter Tasting Room Closures
Did you know our Tasting Room is open every day, from 10am-4pm each day? That's right - all but a couple days of the year, that is. To give our fabulous staff holidays with their families, our Tasting Room will be closed on the following days:
Thursday, December 24: Open from 10am-2pm
Friday, December 25: CLOSED
Saturday, December 26-Wednesday, December 30: Open regular hours, 10am-4pm
Thursday, December 31: Open from 10am-2pm
Friday, January 1: CLOSED
Saturday, January 2: Open regular hours, 10am-4pm
If you can't make it down to our Winery this holiday season, but still are interested in treating your friends and family to Sokol Blosser wines, please visit our website at www.sokolblosser.com, or take a look at our Fall / Winter Catalog for some great gift ideas. Cheers!