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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 38 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Wrkolbeck on 2/26/2024 & rated 93 points: A great Pinot Noir, drinking at its peak and as good if not better than my previous bottle. Wish I had more. (243 views) | | | Tasted by Wrkolbeck on 2/6/2024 & rated 92 points: Still drinking exceptionally well and easy to see why this is one of Sojourns flagship wines. Rich cherry fruit, great balance structure and a medium long finish. (234 views) | | | Tasted by Winokdub on 7/27/2023 & rated 93 points: An excellent birthday dinner wine. (360 views) | | | Tasted by Winokdub on 6/11/2023 & rated 92 points: Seemed to have a bit of funk on the opening but that mostly blew off and the rest of the run was great. (332 views) | | | Tasted by StainedGlass on 4/4/2023 & rated 90 points: Very rich, full bodied and ripe, particularly for a coastal wine. Not really my style anymore but it is very accessible and appealing if you like bigger California PNs. (440 views) | | | Tasted by WineCPA on 6/30/2021 & rated 94 points: This aged beautifully. Smooth creamy cherry. Hint of earth and tons of warm baking spice. Medium acidity. Could go another 5 years. Wish I had more. (1123 views) | | | Tasted by wendyinwlv on 2/28/2021 & rated 95 points: Drinking beautifully now, delicious big full flavored with lots of cherries and berry undertones (1038 views) | | | Tasted by willie_p74 on 1/31/2021 & rated 94 points: Drinking beautifully now. Lush and juicy, strawberry, blackberry, and plum on the nose, very bold but expected for a California Pinot. Mouthfeel is warming, with previous fruit notes and a hint of caramel on the finish. Paired well with a big poultry meal. (988 views) | | | Tasted by kennyd on 1/23/2021 & rated 97 points: This is quite simply outstanding! Even better than the last bottle we had a couple of years ago, and that's saying a lot. It has evolved wonderfully. The cool thing is that it's become a true synthesis of the big, bold Cali red fruit pinot that Sangiacomo starts out as and the herbaceous, wet forest floor burgundy that Sangiacomo always gets to. It is both, if that makes sense. SO STINKIN' GOOD. Really glad we have close to a case left. No reason to drink the other any time soon. Cheers to Craig and Erich, and the rest of the Sojourn team! (900 views) | | | Tasted by wendyinwlv on 1/2/2021 & rated 91 points: Nice med bodied pinot. Tabaco and leather flavors, yum! (956 views) | | | Tasted by rrschrumjr on 12/27/2020 & rated 91 points: Muted nose. Pleasant, but not overly expressive. On the palate, a bit muted upfront. Nice mid-palate acid, transitions to sour-ish cherries, with some smooth secondary notes of vanilla, cassis. Very tasty. Finishes very sharp, with acid that lingers in the back of the mouth. (539 views) | | | Tasted by Teaky on 12/23/2020: Very strong red cherry on the nose, flavors of tart red cherry, cherry cola, vaniand vanilla initially. Very fruit forward, after a couple hours get some earthiness on the nose and get some herbal flavors. Overall this is very fruit forward but it did evolve while drinking, low acidity, low tannins. Good, particularly for those that like the Sonoma coast California pinots. (428 views) | | | Tasted by UofM on 10/12/2020 & rated 93 points: Similar notes to last month. In a good place. (580 views) | | | Tasted by cobalt2 on 9/20/2020 & rated 94 points: In a great spot. Great balance and nice acidity (487 views) | | | Tasted by joraesque on 9/10/2020 & rated 90 points: Much, much better on Night 3...14.5% ABV. (521 views) | | | Tasted by jackstraw on 7/5/2020 & rated 92 points: Excellent vibrancy and flavor (553 views) | | | Tasted by wendyinwlv on 7/2/2020 & rated 93 points: Very nice, great cherry flavors light tobacco notes too. (554 views) | | | Tasted by BoulderWine on 4/14/2020 & rated 91 points: Needed time to open up and was actually better on the second night. (669 views) | | | Tasted by comlaw on 3/9/2020 & rated 93 points: Decanted for 30 minutes. Just as good as the 15. Mix of black cherry and red cherry with smooth tannins. Bigger than the 16 Gaps Crown I had a couple of days ago. One of my favorite Sojourn pinots. (632 views) | | | Tasted by jmull on 10/26/2019 & rated 92 points: Consumed immediately after a 2015 Auteur Manchester Ridge and the contrast was notable. Lighter in appearance and much more aromatically open at this point. This has laser like acidity and citrus tones tbat set it apart. Elegant and really fine at the table. 92+ (870 views) | | | Tasted by redhead6971 on 8/3/2019 & rated 91 points: Pale ruby and cloudy but in a good way with some moderate legs. Nose half rhubarb, slightly tarry, red berries and tinge of cola nut which later opened up nicely. Palate was smooth and creamy with strawberry, cherry and a moderate amount of acids lots of decent earthy and a bit of char. Finish was strong with strawberries, cola nut and leaf and earthy overtones. Great balance between acidity and fruit. (1105 views) | | | Tasted by Shaver30 on 3/29/2019 & rated 91 points: Great wine. Nice mouthfeel, opens with some earthiness, fruit and finishes with cocoa. Not very fruity for a Pinot butnib a good way. This wine is drinking great. Wish I bought more! (1294 views) | | | Tasted by mgstull on 10/4/2018 & rated 92 points: Earthy with rich black cherry, red fruit, and a hint of orange peel. The acidity nicely balances the richness. (1507 views) | | | Tasted by Joe Kane on 8/28/2018: next to gaps crown. Great mouthfeel and red fruit throughout. (1302 views) | | | Tasted by jpmo on 8/17/2018 & rated 93 points: Received the postcard today re Sojourn's Fall release so I decided to pop open the '16 Sangiacomo to get prepared, and I was not disappointed. The Sangiacomo is a perennial favorite of ours, and the '16 is drinking very nicely. Wish I had purchased more of it but I can load up on the other '16s when the Fall release opens at the end of the month. (1453 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Sojourn Producer website
2016 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo VineyardIn 2016, California experienced a fifth year of severe drought conditions, resulting in small grape clusters with tiny berries. Yields were slightly higher than in 2015 as the vines were more in balance. Moderate summer temperatures allowed sugar levels and flavor development to progress slowly and evenly. A few brief heat spikes gave way to a cooler than normal August, allowing for longer hang times without rapid sugar accumulation. The resulting wines are robust with deep, concentrated flavors combined with a remarkable freshness.
Clone 115 from Sangiacomo Vineyard was our final Pinot noir pick in 2016 on September 25th. Clones 777 and Swan were particularly expressive this vintage, offering layers of rich texture and deep red fruit flavors. Earthy compost aromas and notions of forest floor tease the nose of this wine, which shows high-toned spiky acidity underneath strawberry, cranberry and rhubarb flavors. It is full bodied and concentrated in ripeness.Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Sangiacomo VineyardWinemaker Notes:
Green Acres Hill
This vineyard is owned by the prominent wine growing family, the Sangiacomos, and is located in the Carneros appellation, which overlaps the Sonoma Coast appellation. This area is well suited for Chardonnay having both a cool climate and well-drained soils. The Green Acres Hill block was planted to the Sangiacomo Wente selection in 1991. The rocky, well-drained soils are reminiscent of those from Burgundy. The vigor of the vine is kept in check by the shallow, well-drained soils, which in turn maintains low yields. The vines yield less than 7 pounds per vine which is an extremely low yield for Chardonnay. This in turn makes for a very concentrated wine. The characteristics of the wine are concentrated tropical notes.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
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