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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 69 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 1/29/2021 & rated 88 points: Lots of fully mature red cherry with earth and cooked mushroom. Still fun and enjoyable, but getting a little tired after open an hour+. (1317 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 2/6/2020 & rated 95 points: Finally hitting its stride, awesome, Lansing on the palate, elegant finish. (616 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 10/12/2015 & rated 90 points: Smooth, good color, nice nose, mushroom. (2109 views) | | | Tasted by TastesGoodToMe on 10/26/2014 & rated 89 points: Nice nose of cherry, strawberry, spice, and oak. Acidic but not over the top. Nice Pinot but time to drink up. (2783 views) | | | Tasted by dougsmith on 10/21/2014 & rated 89 points: Light to medium ruby color. Lots of sweet and spicy red berry compote on the nose, cinnamon and nutmeg. Full bodied, flavorful and silky on the palate with toasted oak notes throughout. (2499 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 8/10/2014 & rated 91 points: Good nose, full on the palate, smooth with no edginess, great with food, very mature. (2217 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 6/8/2014: Great fruit and nose, sweet beery, plump, nice finish. (2229 views) | | | Tasted by daniel.jay on 6/15/2013 & rated 92 points: Drinking well - more complex than the single vineyard. Balanced acidity, slight earthy note. Enjoyed. Good QPR. (1752 views) | | | Tasted by jdbcolumbus on 4/28/2013 & rated 91 points: Decanted 2 hours. Baked red fruit with herb, funk,and mild oak on the nose. Well balanced and full on the palate with red fruit, acid and soft oak. Nice mature citric finish. (1545 views) | | | Tasted by oaxaca90049 on 12/21/2012: simply delicious. Beautifully balanced , fragrant fruit and soft edges. As always this wine never disappoints. (1828 views) | | | Tasted by MillerRoad on 10/1/2012 & rated 90 points: Still drinking well. (1996 views) | | | Tasted by Preed on 7/23/2012 & rated 93 points: Fantastic nose with spice on the palate. Fantastic bottle of wine (1976 views) | | | Tasted by kennyd on 5/4/2012 & rated 91 points: Very nice. The bright red fruits are there. Did not have the forest floor smells from when this wine was new (I wish they were there), and was a touch flat on corking, but opened up some over the next hour. I do believe it is at its peak and would recommend drinking within the next 1-2 years at most. All in all, quite nice. Drinks well by itself. Craig and Erick at Sojourn make some really good Pinot Noirs, and when you factor in the price, they are killers. (1531 views) | | | Tasted by bruce61 on 3/3/2012 & rated 96 points: This is the quintessential wine. Beautiful fruit, some acid but not too much. A touch of toast. (1854 views) | | | Tasted by benkearney on 2/14/2012 & rated 91 points: Gorgeous bottle of wine. Bright cherry fruits with pomegranate, spice and a hint of earthiness. Really enjoyable wine. (1535 views) | | | Tasted by pedwards on 2/2/2012 & rated 92 points: This smelled like a cherry popsicle. Palate was silky, cherries, pomegranite and vanilla. Delicious. First from Sangiacomo and proved to be a special vineyard. (1685 views) | | | Tasted by Baggio on 11/5/2011 & rated 92 points: Outstanding wine. Not quite at its peak yet, but close. It took on body and flavor after about 20 minutes being opened. Definitely an old world style. (1749 views) | | | Tasted by JS199 on 6/30/2011 & rated 93 points: Very light color, nose is packed with scents. Popped and poured. Powerful flavors right off the bat. BBQ accents, gamy, sage?, bright cherries. Wonderful. Complex and woven. Why is so good? Total surprise(3 of them now). Absolutely superb. 93+ (2190 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 6/25/2011 & rated 91 points: Casual Alfresco Napa Focus Wine Dinner (Chez Sandy and Michael, Los Altos Hills, California): Baked cherry nose; tart cherry, baked cherry palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points (2672 views) | | | Tasted by JavaMonkey on 6/18/2011 & rated 92 points: Light garnet color. Nice nose with tobacco, cherry, pomegranate. Medium-light weight, nice complexity, great balance. Excellent. (2117 views) | | | Tasted by rmodak on 2/12/2011 & rated 88 points: Red fruit, a bit of liqueur, and green herbs to start. This deepened with air to provide more complexity, but in the end, a simple drink. (2434 views) | | | Tasted by atun53 on 1/1/2011 & rated 90 points: Popped and poured, light in color but had a syurpy feel on the palate. Stuck in decanter for a few hours while we went out for dinner, much improved. Red fruit, floral nose. Black cherries and red raspberries. Enjoyable bottle. Waiting for another year at least for popping the last bottle. (2523 views) | | | Tasted by JS199 on 1/1/2011 & rated 92 points: Ditto to previous note. Really bringing it right now. 92+ (2516 views) | | | Tasted by Screameagle on 11/29/2010 & rated 92 points: The previous poster was right this wine is really singing. Certainly in it's prime I'm drinking my remaining two bottles over the coming six months. Why wait it's really drinking great now. (2822 views) | | | Tasted by JS199 on 11/28/2010 & rated 93 points: Decanted 1 hour. An atypical bottle of Ca pinot. Simply put, a great bottle! Light in color, but a woven puzzle of flavors that fanned out though and through. Intricate, scapel like. Impressive. (2772 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Burghound, 4th Quarter, 2008, Issue #32
(Sojourn Cellars Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Gregory Walter
PinotReport, Issue #52 (7/15/2008)
(Sojourn Cellars Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard Sonoma Coast) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (6/25/2011)
(Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard) Baked cherry nose; tart cherry, baked cherry palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points 91 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (11/4/2010)
(Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard) Group's #3 (my #5) – 46 pts.; 6, 1, 1, 3 - light medium cherry red color with clear meniscus; hibiscus, red berry, floral nose; soft entry, red bean, red berry, raspberry syrup, cherry palate; medium-plus finish 89 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (7/27/2008)
(Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard) Floral, roses and caramel nose; tasty caramel-laced cherry, nice and deep with good acidity; medium-plus finish 92+ pts. 92 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (6/28/2008)
(Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard) Light red color with clear meniscus; nice spicy, strawberry and red fruit nose; tart red fruit, a little angular, with high acidity and a touch of iron; medium finish (2 clones, 50% of each: Dijon 115 and 777; 50% new oak) 90 points |
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2006 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard Producer factsheetPinot 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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