So we were out to dinner with our friend Cathy, Conrad was working, so it was just Diana, Cathy and I and some of the kids. We decided on Thai so I brought a bottle of Sokol Blosser Evolution, we were headed to JukGajee but they are closed on Sundays so we ended up at Brookside.
Cathy is one of my dear friends who I share cases of wines with. Whenever I find something I know she'd like I buy enough to share. In fact she brought a bottle De Morgenzon Chenin Blanc that we had just split a case of, another wine that goes very well with Thai.
We decided to open the Evolution, Cathy took a sip and gave me a look. What you don't like it I asked, no, she said, I want to know why you have never shared this with me before. It's fabulous.
Well the truth is.
I had forgotten about Evolution. I first tasted it maybe 20 years ago and always had a few bottles around, but somewhere along the line it dropped off my radar for a few years. Then some months ago I got a bottle as a gift, and remembered how much I love it. Now I am never with out it.
Evolution is a unique blend of grapes, many you may have never heard of, Pinot Gris, Müller-Thurgau, White Riesling, Semillon, Muscat Canelli, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sylvaner. It is very finally crafted by the Sokol Blosser family. The result is a deliciously drinkable wine that fits many meals.
They say:
"Every new bottling has its own subtle and fresh personality. The 9 grapes tie together perfectly, creating a smooth, layered white wine that can hold its own or stand up to just about any food pairing you dare to serve it with. It is extraordinarily food-friendly, from light salads to the hottest fusion-style cuisine. Regarding the question we're most often asked: 'Were you trying to do this or did your leftovers happen to work well together?' We'll let the success of Evolution speak for itself."
I love it and I think you will too.
Things to do, places to see, with food and booze
Yes we did, love this wine with all Thai & other Asian dishes.
Posted by: Peter Conway | 04/17/2011 at 10:19
I have always liked beer with my Thai food but would like to try the Evolution. My area of the US is rather limited when it comes to wine but will put it on my list to look and inquire about. Just returned from Thailand and took a cooking class in Chaing Mai that was great. I live in a remote mountain area and have to transport most of my foods so learning basic Thai cooking is a plus.
Posted by: groundhog.judy | 03/29/2011 at 17:52
Sounds like you had a great evening with Evolution! What were your favorite Evolution + Thai food pairings?
Thank you for sharing our wines with your friends - we wish you all the best, and cheers!
Kitri McGuire
Marketing Communications Manager
Sokol Blosser Winery
Dundee, Oregon
Posted by: Kitri McGuire | 03/28/2011 at 15:06