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2021 Wayfarer Wayfarer Vineyard The Traveler Pinot Noir

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery

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RATINGS

98Jeb Dunnuck

...red berries, dusty earth, and blood orange...fresh spine of acidity, beautiful pure fruit of grenadine, notes of toasted spice, and a super-long finish.

97The Wine Advocate

...bursting with inviting scents of red cherry jam, cinnamon stick, tobacco, iodine and mushroom. Medium-bodied, it offers wave after wave of sweet berry fruit and spicy accents as it flows through the mouth. It has a velvety texture, fireworks of fresh acidity and a long, flavorful finish.

97Vinous / IWC

...another magnificent wine in this range. Bright and effusive, with stunning inner sweetness and plenty of acids...bristles with energy right out of the gate. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, mint, blood orange and crushed rocks all soar out of the glass. The Traveler stands out for its vertical energy, depth and persistence.

94Wine Spectator

This has very enticing plum, boysenberry and mulberry fruit flavors, laced with finely beaded acidity and backed by violet, hibiscus and red tea. The finish has latent length and is carried effortlessly by the acidity.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross-Seaview

Sonoma County is not an AVA, but it is a commonly used informal designation for wines made outside of more specific AVAs within Sonoma, which is a large wine producing region just west of Napa Valley. Though Sonoma is often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbor Napa Valley, it has a long history of wine production. The area specialized in jug wine until the mid-20th century, when Sonoma producers took a cue from Napa and started improving quality. Unlike Napa, where Cabernet Sauvignon is king, Sonoma specialized in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, though excellent Cabs are produced too. There are at present 16 AVAs within Sonoma County, and, like much of the West Coast of the United States, new AVAs are created in Sonoma County with regularity. Some Sonoma appellations, such as the Russian River Valley, are renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.