Sojourn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013

$39

A fantastic new Pinot Noir label from - get on the bandwagon now! 95 Points Pinot Report: "Deep ruby color; deep, spicy, earthy cherry aromas;  deep and very complex cherry and earthy flavors with lots of spice and oak notes; great texture; great structure and balance; long finish. Big, bold Pinot that's also layered and nuanced. Needs time and will have a long life...nice depth and structure that is a testament to the fact that an appellation blend in the hands of the right winemaker can be as good or better than a vineyard designate."The 2013 vintage of the Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir showcases a number of exceptional coastal vineyards. These vineyards span the whole breadth of Sonoma County, from the southern Petaluma Gap to northern Annapolis. Pinot noir from Sangiacomo and Rodgers Creek vineyards provide familiar lush textures and concentrated flavors. Campbell Ranch adds highlighted fruit characters. Riddle and Wohler vineyards add big ripe berry fruits and richness to this complex Pinot noir.  The 2012 vintage shows bright aromas of crushed berries and dark cherries with notes of earth and forest floor, leading to lush textures and a long finish. A respected wine critic said it best "...a testament to the fact that an appellation blend in the hands of the right winemaker can be as good or better than a vineyard designate." This wine is a tremendous value at $39! Only 925 cases produced    

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Ratings on Delectable

Amy Lieberfarb Delectable Pro

Long lingering finish... Red cherry and some lovely star anise...6 vineyards. Medium weight. #Wine Sojourn Cellars #SonomaChat

Long lingering finish... Red cherry and some lovely star anise...6 vineyards. Medium weight. #Wine Sojourn Cellars #SonomaChat

9.4

Ron R Delectable Pro

Always a strong showing from this producer, but not as good as the 11 and 12 vintages. Lots of cola and cherries on the nose, which is consistent with the palate. The taste and texture is modest. Overall, a good example, but not great. At the $40 price-point, I want more excitement.

Always a strong showing from this producer, but not as good as the 11 and 12 vintages. Lots of cola and cherries on the nose, which is consistent with the palate. The taste and texture is modest. Overall, a good example, but not great. At the $40 price-point, I want more excitement.

8.9

Darin Kendrick Delectable Pro

Great SC pinot. Well made and priced right.

Great SC pinot. Well made and priced right.

8.8

Mike Evans

Ripe cherry and cranberry fruit with a touch of cola and a load of spice, it is more exuberant than what I normally prefer but keeps from going over the top and was fantastic with Thanksgiving dinner.

Ripe cherry and cranberry fruit with a touch of cola and a load of spice, it is more exuberant than what I normally prefer but keeps from going over the top and was fantastic with Thanksgiving dinner.

9.1

Jim Stehli

It’s ok but it falls flat for me. The complexity falls short. Cherries.

It’s ok but it falls flat for me. The complexity falls short. Cherries.

8.9

Jonn Grammer

Deep red fruit (cherry and strawberry) with thick overlaying of buttered popcorn oak.

Deep red fruit (cherry and strawberry) with thick overlaying of buttered popcorn oak.

7.0

Jason Hemming

Have drank a bunch of these over the years. Pretty consistent but this came off a bit hot.

Have drank a bunch of these over the years. Pretty consistent but this came off a bit hot.

8.7

Jon Nichols

Delicious and delicate.

Delicious and delicate.

9.2

Tom Young

I like this better than the RRV pinot

I like this better than the RRV pinot

9.2

Jen Cancellieri

Incredible!!

Incredible!!

9.4

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