Sokol Blosser Offers Perfect Food & Wine Pairings for Holiday Gatherings

DAYTON, OR--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2014) - Sokol Blosser Winery, one of Oregon's oldest yet most innovative wineries, celebrates the bounty of the holidays with a gift for party hosts: a festive menu complete with wine pairings. The winery's in-house culinary specialist created a classic holiday feast elevated by a new line of gourmet food products.

"The holiday season is a great time to start new traditions, and they don't have to be complicated. A lingering meal of good food paired with food-friendly wine can be a true gift and reminder to enjoy the moment," explained Alison Sokol Blosser, co-president and CEO. 

Sokol Blosser's curated wine list suits any palate or occasion. Menu pairing suggestions incorporate gourmet foods, created with Sokol Blosser proprietary recipes to please the most discriminating epicurean. The new products include Sokol Blosser Rhubarb Rosemary Jam, Cocktail Sauce, Savory Spice Rub and Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts, and all are available for holiday ordering online.

Sokol Blosser's Holiday Wine Pairing Menu:

• Evolution Sparkling ($22) and Briar Rose Goat Cheese Tartlet with Sokol Blosser Rhubarb Rosemary Jam
  Evolution Sparkling serves as the perfect complement to the creaminess of the goat cheese and sweetness of the jam.
  
  
• 2013 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris ($19) and Jumbo Tiger Shrimp with Sokol Blosser Cocktail Sauce
  Sokol Blosser Willamette Valley Pinot Gris offers a tartness that offsets the bite of cocktail sauce and refreshes the palate.
  
  
• 2011 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir ($45) and Caramelized Onion & Wild Mushroom Bisque with Truffle Oil
  The 2011 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is a cooler vintage pinot noir, and its higher acidity complements the rich flavors of truffle oil perfectly as the fruit in the wine becomes more expressive.
  
  
• 2011 Estate Cuvée Pinot Noir ($60) and Prime Rib rubbed with Savory Sokol Blosser Spice Rub served with a Root Mash Medley, Gravy and Horseradish Cream
  The 2011 Estate Cuvée Pinot Noir is a bold yet elegant pinot noir that can stand up to a rich and tender dish like prime rib.
  
  
• 2013 White Riesling Dessert Wine ($40) and Spice Cake with Orange Zest Goat's Milk Ice Cream and Nut Brittle made from Sokol Blosser Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts
  The 2013 Sokol Blosser White Riesling Dessert Wine offers an acidity that balances well with the floral and brightness of the orange zest goat's milk ice cream.
  
  

Sokol Blosser wines and new line of gourmet food products are available in stores nationwide and online at www.sokolblosser.com as well as direct from the tasting room in Oregon's Dundee Hills.

About Sokol Blosser Winery
For more than 40 years, the Sokol Blosser family has been growing grapes and creating exemplary wines. The winery produces pinot gris, pinot noir, and small quantities of single block pinot noirs under its Sokol Blosser brand, as well as a white blend, red blend and sparkling wine under Evolution.