Sojourn
2021 Pinot Noir
, Sonoma Coast

94 Points - Pinot Report

Showcases skill, balance and depth, offering juicy black cherry, strawberry and cola with savory notes of black tea, nutmeg and earth on its soft and refined palate.  Drinking exceptionally well now with a fresh complex bouquet that draws you right into the glass that leads into a long satisfying finish. Gorgeous terroir-driven Pinot Noir that will cellar well over the next decade.

This is the real deal and represents one of the best values in the Sojourn portfolio.  You'll want to grab as much of this gem as you possibly can!

Winemaking
The 2021 growing season offered optimal conditions in the Sonoma Coast to harvest grapes of exceptional quality. The air remained clear with no fires in Sonoma and pandemic lock downs ended. Our spirits were lifted and the grape harvest and wine quality benefited. Brief heat waves in August and September ripened the grapes to ideal maturity as the weather stayed dry until major rains arrived October 22, after our grapes were harvested. Yields were lower than average in 2021, with small berries and loose clusters creating wines of increased depth and concentration. This 2021 vintage was a pleasure to blend, with each component providing a layer and filling in gaps. The resulting harmony is delicious, with complex flavors and a silky mouthfeel.

Vineyard
This wine is a blend of eight unique lots produced from Sonoma Coast vineyards ranging from Annapolis to Occidental, to the Petaluma Gap. Gap’s Crown, Sangiacomo, Walala, and Dorothy Cameron Vineyards represent key components used to produce this blend. Pinot noir clones 115, 828, 667, Pommard, and Swan add unique elements creating a complex Pinot noir with a myriad of textures and flavors. Each vintage, this blend offers balance and vibrant, lush textures that are characteristic of the Gap’s Crown and Sangiacomo vineyard components.

Analysis
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Varietal Composition:  100% de-stemmed Pinot noir
Fermentation:  Open-top fermentation, Native yeast
Aging:  50% New French Oak
pH:  3.67 TA: 5.8 g/L
Bottled: unfined and unfiltered August 2022
Release date: Spring 2023
Cases Produced: 2600
Alcohol:  14.4%

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