3 Days in Sonoma
Sonoma County, California
Tasted Monday, February 21, 2022 - Wednesday, February 23, 2022 by talbot61 with 205 views
Introduction
A three-day visit to Sonoma, February 21-24, staying in Boyce Hot Springs, just north of the town of Sonoma.
Flight 1 - Sojourn Cellars, Sonoma (8 Notes)
Flight 3 - Cattleya, Rohnert Park (5 Notes)
Wines by Bibiana: Alma de Cattleya, Cattleya, Shared Notes
2020 Sojourn Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
(2/21/2022)
Some matchstick (not to be confused with potential smoke taint) and high acidity. Will need some time.
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2019 Sojourn Chardonnay Durell Vineyard
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
(2/21/2022)
Tasted after the 2020 Sangiacomo Chardonnay -- this one has a similar matchbook character, and the same high acidity, but is a bit richer, more approachable.
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2019 Sojourn Chardonnay Reuling Vineyard Sonoma Coast
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
(2/21/2022)
By far, my favorite of the Sojourn chardonnays we tried: More balance, and an overt lime-peach flavor. This is a little pricier, but worth the slight premium. Drinkable now but should improve.
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2020 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
(2/21/2022)
Sojourn is one of the few Sonoma producers to have bottled a range of 2020 reds. Obviously, there is a long-term risk of smoke taint, but we didn't detect anything in this tasting. This wine was surprisingly easy to drink, with no sweetness, and structured cherry fruit.
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2020 Sojourn Pinot Noir Walala Vineyard Sonoma Coast
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
(2/21/2022)
This was my wife's clear favorite among the reds (and, in principle, she doesn't even like Pinot Noir). More acidic than the Sangiacomo, with a similar dry cherry flavor, and a tinge of bitterness. For early drinking, despite the acidity.
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2020 Sojourn Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
(2/21/2022)
This was the richest of the Sojourn pinots, with a bit more sweetness, but we still preferred the structure of the Walala.
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2019 Sojourn Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Home Ranch
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
(2/21/2022)
This has low tannin, moderate acidity, and an unusual spicy profile, with a flavor of chocolate. Nice balance, and easy to drink.
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2019 Sojourn Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
(2/21/2022)
Super-cherry, very rich and full. It might be a relative bargain among Beckstoffer cabs, but still too pricey for us.
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