Sold Out
2020 Sojourn Sangiacomo Chardonnay
2020 Sojourn Sangiacomo Chardonnay

Sojourn
2020 Chardonnay
, Sangiacomo Vineyard
Sonoma Coast

93 Points - Wine Spectator
93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
93 Points - International Wine Report

Aromas of honey-coated pear, lime toasty baking spice emanate from the glass delivering tropical mango, pineapple and ripe peach flavors that are generous and juicy. Bold and harmonious with terrific purity and freshness, with vibrant acidity and hints of anise and grey salt, which linger nicely on the finish.

Winemaking
The 2020 Chardonnay grapes were immediately whole-cluster pressed off their skins once picked.  Press fractions were managed carefully and the resulting wines impressed, offering expressive fruit aromas and refreshing acidity with layers of rich texture. The individual Sangiacomo vineyard components were harvested at night and fermented separately in 30% new French oak barrels.

Vineyards
The core of our Sojourn Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay is from the same vineyard source as the highly-acclaimed Sojourn Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot noir wines. This wine features a combination of Clone 95 Chardonnay from Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard and Old Wente Clone from Sangiacomo Vella Ranch and Green Acres. The Roberts Road block, planted in 1998, provides minerality and vibrancy. The Old Wente Clone selections are known to produce distinctively small clusters, low yields, and result in elegant, complex wines that round out this blend. These ranches are perfectly suited for growing Chardonnay, with cool climates and well-draining soils.

Vintage
In 2020 the Sonoma Coast the grape vines woke up early and demanded their normal attention. Summer wild fires impacted many vineyards and hard decisions were made not to pick several vineyard blocks.  Focus was on producing only the highest quality wine and only picked grapes and made wines that met standards.  As a result, only a small quantity of Chardonnay that showed exceptional vintage quality was bottled.

Analysis
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Vineyards: Sangiacomo Vineyard
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Fermentation: French Oak barrels 70% Malolactic Fermentation, Native Yeast
Aging: 30% New French Oak
pH:  3.56 TA: 6.3 g/L
Bottled Unfined September 2021
Cases Produced: 450
Alcohol: 14.1%

Tasting Notes PDF PDF


More About Sojourn

<< previous  |  next >>

Whitehall Lane
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

92 Points
Aromas of blackberry, dried fig, black cherry, blackberry coulis, toasted vanilla, and a hint of cigar box.  The palate offers rich and velvety tannins, dark chocolate-covered cherries, black plum, mixed berry pie and toasted walnut.  Long and expressive with loads of flavor.

 $56.00 
Today's Price
$47.60
2021 Whitehall Lane Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Whitehall Lane
2020 Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap
Sonoma Stage Vineyard

91 Points
Layers of strawberry, baked cherry pie, anise, cherry lollipop, wild game, and spicebox.  On the palate, black cherry jam couples with crème de cassis, mixed berry crisp, rhubarb, and a touch of vanilla.

 $45.00 
Today's Price
$36.00
2020 Whitehall Lane Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir

Whitehall Lane
2023 Red Blend, Napa Valley
Tre Leoni

New Release
A ferociously fun Napa Valley blend with depth, balance and big flavor.  Aromas of red currant, fresh strawberries, black plum, vanilla, and notes of cocoa on the nose.  The palate is bursting with fruit ranging from cherries, mixed berry compote, toasted hazelnut and more.  This wine has great texture that ultimately finishes with round, silky smooth tannins. 

 $36.00 
Today's Price
$30.60
2023 Whitehall Lane Tre Leoni Red Blend

WineHeist.com
Inside Steals, One Every Week