91 Points - International Wine Report
Winemaking
The 2022 Sojourn wines offer exceptional overall quality and show wonderful depth, intensity and balance. The Rosé of Pinot noir was harvested at night and is a blend of saignée and pressed wine. The juice was fermented at low temperatures to maintain delicate aromatics and fresh fruit character.
Vineyards
This wine is a blend of Pinot noir from six unique Sonoma Coast vineyards ranging from Occidental to the Petaluma Gap. Gap’s Crown, Sangiacomo, Silver Eagle and Walala Vineyards represent key components used to produce this Rosé.
Vintage
A warm 2022 summer brought an early harvest, with a September heat wave influencing picking decisions. Cooler pockets of the Sonoma Coast fared well through the heat and the resulting wines offer depth and finesse.
Analysis
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Vineyards: Annapolis, Petaluma Gap, Gap's Crown, Sangiacomo, Silver Eagle and Walala Vineyard
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation: Stainless steel tank fermentation
pH: 3.26 TA: 5.4 g/L
Bottled Unfined December 2022
Alcohol: 14.1%
95 Point Vintage
Opens with explosive aromatics of cassis, black plum, and sweet tobacco leaf, layered with warm baking spices (cinnamon and cardamom) and a light, complex ferrous mineral note. The Palate and mouthfeel is broad and sumptuous, bursting with flavors of juicy cherry pie, dark raspberry, and boysenberry compote.
The Finish carries a luxurious, savory presence showing undertones of leather, mocha, and milk chocolate, framed by supple, superfine tannins that melt into a long, polished finish.
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