{"title":"Evening Land","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"evening-land-the-sorcerer","title":"Evening Land The Sorcerer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening Land The Sorcerer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red blend from Santa Maria Valley, California, built on a core of Cabernet Sauvignon and bottled in a standard 750ml format. Drawing inspiration from the red blends of Southern France while embracing a distinctly Californian sense of weight and richness, this wine occupies a unique stylistic position among Central Coast reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origin: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, California  |  Red Blend  |  Producer: Evening Land Vineyards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvening Land Vineyards is best known for its acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay program from Seven Springs Vineyard in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills. The Sorcerer represents a different creative direction entirely — a California red blend composed of approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting roles from Syrah, Grenache, and Petit Verdot. The wine is sourced from Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County, one of the cooler growing regions on California's Central Coast, which allows the grapes to retain acidity and aromatic complexity despite the blend's fuller body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with spicy, exotic aromatics that signal the Syrah and Grenache components. Dark fruit and warm spice notes emerge as the wine breathes, reflecting both the Cabernet Sauvignon backbone and the Southern French influence in the blend's design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the palate, the wine delivers the heft associated with ripe California Cabernet Sauvignon, layered with the peppery and savory elements contributed by the Syrah and Grenache. Petit Verdot adds structural depth and color, while the overall impression leans toward richness without losing a sense of spice-driven complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish carries lingering warmth and spice, with dark fruit and a moderate tannic grip. The blend's Southern French inspiration shows most clearly in the savory, slightly herbal quality that persists after each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink The Sorcerer\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at cellar temperature, around 60–65°F, to allow the aromatic complexity to emerge without dulling the spice character. A wide-bowled glass helps open up the nose. This blend's combination of structure and exotic spice makes it well-suited to food pairing — try it alongside grilled steak where the tannins complement charred, fatty cuts, with crispy duck where the wine's richness matches the dish's intensity, or with braised lamb shanks seasoned with herbs de Provence to echo the Southern French inspiration at the heart of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinner parties centered around grilled or roasted red meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring California red blends beyond standard Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine enthusiasts interested in Southern French-inspired New World interpretations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting to someone who appreciates bold, spice-forward reds with complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does The Sorcerer taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening Land The Sorcerer is a spicy, exotic red blend with rich dark fruit, warm spice, and noticeable heft — firmly Californian in body but Southern French in aromatic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does The Sorcerer compare to a straight California Cabernet Sauvignon?\u003c\/strong\u003e While a typical California Cabernet Sauvignon leans heavily on cassis and oak-driven structure, The Sorcerer's inclusion of Syrah, Grenache, and Petit Verdot introduces peppery spice, savory depth, and an exotic quality not usually found in varietal Cabernet. The result is a more complex, multi-dimensional wine that bridges Old World blending philosophy with New World fruit intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Sorcerer good for sipping on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sorcerer's aromatic complexity and spice-driven profile make it enjoyable on its own, though its full body and tannic structure pair especially well with hearty dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is The Sorcerer made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sorcerer is produced by Evening Land Vineyards using grapes sourced from Santa Maria Valley, located in Santa Barbara County on California's Central Coast — one of the region's cooler appellations due to its east-west oriented valley that channels maritime air inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with The Sorcerer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled steak benefits from the wine's tannic grip and dark fruit concentration. Crispy duck complements its richness and spice. Braised short ribs with their savory depth mirror the blend's weight. Aged hard cheeses like Comté or Manchego echo the Southern French character. Lamb chops with rosemary and garlic align naturally with the wine's herbal, spicy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does The Sorcerer come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening Land The Sorcerer is available in the standard 750ml bottle format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Sorcerer worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sorcerer positions as a distinctive, multi-varietal red blend from a producer recognized primarily for premium Oregon Pinot Noir, which gives it an unusual provenance story and a genuinely different profile from typical Central Coast reds in its price tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy The Sorcerer?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes The Sorcerer genuinely interesting is the tension in its identity: a California wine built on Cabernet Sauvignon but blended in the spirit of Southern France, from a producer whose reputation rests on cool-climate Oregon Pinot Noir. The 70% Cabernet Sauvignon provides the structural spine, while Syrah, Grenache, and Petit Verdot each contribute layers of spice, texture, and aromatic complexity that a single-varietal bottling simply cannot achieve. Santa Maria Valley's cool-climate character tempers the richness, preventing the blend from becoming one-dimensional. 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This vintage earned 95 points from Jeb Dunnuck, along with 93 points from both Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling—underscoring the continued ascent of one of Oregon's most distinctive single-vineyard wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origin: Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon  |  Vintage: 2022  |  Varietal: Pinot Noir  |  Producer: Evening Land Vineyards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvening Land Vineyards farms the storied Seven Springs Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, where the original own-rooted vines were planted in 1982—a rarity in Oregon, where most vineyards rely on grafted rootstock. The estate operates under LIVE certification and has followed biodynamic viticultural principles since 2007, with all vines dry-farmed. 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Silky tannins and juicy acidity give it a medium-bodied, vibrant character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Seven Springs compare to Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are acclaimed Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs, but Evening Land's biodynamic dry-farming and concrete finishing produce a leaner, more mineral-driven profile compared to Domaine Drouhin's Burgundian approach using longer French oak aging. 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Wild mushroom dishes echo its forest-floor aromatics. Grilled salmon balances its acidity. Aged Gruyère mirrors its mineral notes. 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The combination of own-rooted 1982 vines, rigorous biodynamic farming, and a minimalist winemaking approach—neutral oak followed by concrete—results in a wine that tastes like a place rather than a recipe. 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Awarded 95 points by James Suckling and recognized by the World's Best Sommeliers' Selection, this limited-production bottling—just 680 cases—channels a distinctly Burgundian sensibility through one of the Willamette Valley's most celebrated vineyard sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 13.2%  |  Origin: Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon  |  Vintage: 2022  |  Vineyard: Seven Springs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven Springs Vineyard sits in the heart of the Eola-Amity Hills, where marine sedimentary soils and persistent Van Duzer Corridor winds create conditions unusually suited to Chardonnay of tension and minerality. Evening Land's winemaking program benefits from the consulting expertise of Dominique Lafon, the legendary Burgundian vigneron behind Domaine des Comtes Lafon in Meursault. La Source undergoes indigenous yeast fermentation followed by full malolactic fermentation, then matures for nine months in 500-liter Stockinger puncheons—Austrian oak coopered with a very light toast, 30% new—before spending an additional six months in stainless steel. This split-aging regimen preserves the wine's crystalline fruit while allowing the distinctive Stockinger oak to contribute subtle textural weight without dominating the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with struck match and flint, giving way to lemon zest, Fuji apple, and beeswax. 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Given its weight and structure, La Source also performs admirably in food-centric settings rather than cocktails—its complexity is best appreciated without dilution or competing flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpressing a Burgundy enthusiast with a New World alternative of comparable seriousness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring a curated wine dinner alongside refined seafood courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring two to five years to explore how the Stockinger oak integrates further\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a collector who values small-production, critic-acclaimed Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does La Source Chardonnay taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e La Source delivers a core of green apple and lemon zest wrapped in saline minerality, with supporting notes of blanched almond, beeswax, and baking spice. It is medium to full-bodied with a satiny texture and a steely, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does La Source compare to white Burgundy?\u003c\/strong\u003e With Dominique Lafon consulting on the winemaking, La Source shares the taut citrus-and-mineral architecture of a fine Puligny-Montrachet, though it replaces some of Burgundy's crushed oatmeal richness with a more overt floral and saline character drawn from the Eola-Amity Hills' volcanic and marine soils. At 680 cases, its production scale is comparable to many premier cru Burgundies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs La Source good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely—it is built for attentive, unadorned drinking, where its layers of mineral detail, reductive complexity, and acidity can be fully appreciated. Serving slightly below room temperature at around 55°F is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is La Source made?\u003c\/strong\u003e La Source is produced from 100% Chardonnay grown at Seven Springs Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The vineyard's marine sedimentary soils and cool, wind-influenced climate define the wine's minerality and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with La Source Chardonnay?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dungeness crab with drawn butter highlights the wine's saline and citrus notes. Roasted halibut with herbs echoes its rosemary and green apple tones. Aged Comté cheese mirrors its beeswax and almond character. Risotto with spring vegetables complements its creamy texture, and seared scallops with lemon beurre blanc match its weight and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does La Source come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening Land Seven Springs La Source Chardonnay 2022 is available in the standard 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs La Source worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e La Source positions as a premium single-vineyard Chardonnay with ultra-limited production of just 680 cases, Burgundian consulting pedigree, and a 95-point James Suckling score. Within the context of serious, age-worthy American Chardonnay—and especially compared to the white Burgundies it invites comparison with—it represents strong value for the quality tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy La Source?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat separates La Source from the broader field of Oregon Chardonnay is its uncommon production architecture: indigenous fermentation guided by Dominique Lafon's Burgundian philosophy, matured in lightly toasted 500-liter Stockinger puncheons from Austria rather than conventional French barriques. The result is a wine that achieves reductive tension and mineral purity without sacrificing textural generosity—a balance that earned it 95 points from James Suckling and a World's Best Sommeliers' Selection distinction. 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The 2022 vintage earned 95 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 93 points from Wine Spectator, cementing Seven Springs as one of the Willamette Valley's most compelling estate bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 13.1%  |  Origin: Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Oregon  |  100% Pinot Noir  |  Vineyard: Seven Springs Estate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvening Land Vineyards farms Seven Springs Estate, a site whose oldest blocks trace back to 1982 own-rooted plantings — a rarity in Oregon, where most vineyards rely on grafted vines. The fruit comes from Dijon clones grown in shallow, rocky soils near the summit of the vineyard, where persistent ocean winds funnel through the Van Duzer Corridor, slowing ripening and driving roots deeper into the fractured basalt below. After harvest, the wine is raised for 16 months in neutral French oak before being finished in concrete, a regimen that preserves primary fruit while reinforcing the site's distinctive mineral signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with crunchy cranberries and wild strawberry before shifting into crushed raspberries, dried flowers, and violet. A secondary wave of fragrant earth, graphite, and a hint of black tea adds complexity and draws you back to the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entry is bright and juicy, built around vibrant raspberry and pomegranate flavors underscored by lively acidity. At mid-palate, stony mineral tension and dusty earth emerge, framed by accents of lavender, peppercorn, and dusky spice. The fruit stays vividly ripe without tipping toward sweetness, and a saline thread ties everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and textured, with lingering dried red cherry, orange peel, and a chalky mineral grip. The close is savory rather than sweet, leaving a clean impression of earth and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Seven Springs Pinot Noir\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is at its best served slightly below room temperature — around 58–62°F — in a wide-bowled Burgundy glass that lets the aromatics unfold. A brief 30-minute decant can open younger vintages. While this is fundamentally a wine built for the table, it also holds its own in wine-forward cocktails: a \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir Spritz\u003c\/strong\u003e with sparkling water and a citrus twist highlights its acidity; a \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Sour\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs the wine's berry intensity with bourbon and lemon; and a \u003cstrong\u003eSangria Roja\u003c\/strong\u003e built on stone fruit and herbs plays to its floral, earthy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a seasonal mushroom or duck entrée at a special dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a serious Pinot Noir collector who values single-vineyard Oregon bottlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring a comparative tasting of Eola-Amity Hills estate wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring for mid-term aging to explore how the mineral and earth tones evolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Seven Springs Pinot Noir taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It leads with vibrant raspberry, cranberry, and pomegranate layered over stony mineral, dusty earth, and black tea. The acidity is bright and the texture is medium-bodied with a savory, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Seven Springs compare to Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are benchmark Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs, but Seven Springs draws from own-rooted 1982 vines in the Eola-Amity Hills and finishes in concrete, giving it a more pronounced mineral and saline character. Domaine Drouhin, based in the Dundee Hills, typically leans toward richer red fruit and Burgundian oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Seven Springs good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — the wine's balance of bright acidity, layered fruit, and stony mineral make it a compelling stand-alone pour, particularly at slightly cool serving temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Seven Springs Pinot Noir made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is produced by Evening Land Vineyards from their Seven Springs Estate Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The vineyard sits at elevation and is heavily influenced by cool Pacific winds channeled through the Van Duzer Corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Seven Springs Pinot Noir?\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted duck breast works beautifully with the wine's earthy undertones. Wild mushroom risotto echoes the savory, mineral-driven palate. Grilled salmon with herb butter complements its bright acidity. Aged Gruyère or Comté cheese highlights the wine's spice notes. Herb-crusted lamb loin stands up to its medium body without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Seven Springs Pinot Noir come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is a 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Seven Springs Pinot Noir worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven Springs positions as a premium single-vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir, and its critical reception — including 95 points from Jeb Dunnuck for the 2022 vintage — supports its standing among the top estate wines in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Seven Springs?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe own-rooted 1982 vines at Seven Springs are among the oldest in the Eola-Amity Hills, and that vine age translates directly into concentration and complexity that younger plantings simply cannot replicate. The combination of neutral French oak and concrete aging strips away winemaker artifice, letting the volcanic soils and wind-swept terroir speak clearly in the glass. With 95 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 93 from Wine Spectator on the 2022 vintage alone, this is not a wine trading on story — it delivers measurably at the highest level of Oregon Pinot Noir. For anyone serious about understanding what Eola-Amity Hills terroir tastes like at full expression, Seven Springs is essential drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evening Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837635031209,"sku":"28497","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Evening_Land_Eola_Amity_Hills_Pinot_Noir_Seven_Springs__66329.jpg?v=1730488943"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/evening-land.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}