Obligatory Disclaimer: I received these 2017 vintages from Sosie Wine’s as free samples to review on this blog.
Sosie Wines has a tasting room on the main Square in Sonoma, and they are a French-inspired winery that uses sustainable and organic vineyards.
The 2017 Sosie Red Blend #
Grapes: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Cavedale Vineyard, Moon Mountain District
Region: Sonoma County
Age at Review? 5 years
Thoughts on Tasting the 2017 Sosie Red Blend #
Would I drink it again? Yes!
At this $45 price? Because it’s so unique, I’m going with yes.
Most memorable flavors and aromas? A sweet raspberry and licorice candy nose made the first sip more tannic than expected in contrast with the earthy flavors in the glass. That tannin is expected with a wine grown at an elevation of 2,000 ft. as this one is. Very ripe raspberry invites a longer sip, which leads to bamboo shoots with a hint of almond, lots of pepper, and tart cherries. The wine mellows with time and gets some guava added to the mix.
Image conjured up? An interesting meal served on the beach at an all-inclusive resort.
The 2017 Sosie Pinot Noir #
Grapes: Pinot Noir – Swan, Calera, and Pommard clones
Vineyard: Spring Hill Vineyard
Region: Sonoma Coast
Age at Review? 5 years
Thoughts on Tasting the 2017 Sosie Pinot Noir #
Would I drink it again? Yes!
At this $45 price? I think so, but I’m wavering.
Most memorable flavors and aromas? Smells like grape taffy, but the flavors in the glass are more refined: fruit leather, curry leaf, and a bath of blueberry. Ends with an impression of crushed vanilla Necco wafers.
What would I pair it with? Pizza with a complex sauce.
Reviewed 2 October 2022.
