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2021 Wayfarer Paige's Ridge Pinot Noir

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

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RATINGS

97+ The Wine Advocate

...alluring perfume of strawberry and raspberry jam, hibiscus, moss and potpourri, continuing to release detailed, spicy accents with each return to the glass. It's light-bodied yet generously flavored, with a chalky, seamless structure and a long, latent finish.

96Vinous / IWC

Dark plum, lavender, spice and menthol...notable depth and concentration...resonant, expansive Pinot Noir has a ton to offer.

95Jeb Dunnuck

...forward with more plush fruit of ripe mixed berries, a notes of forest herbs, and a soft, floral perfume. Full-bodied and generous with fruit that expands on the palate, it has ripe tannins with a plush feel and more black fruit, flowers, and turned soil.

93Wine Spectator

Offers gently mulled raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors infused with hibiscus, anise and mulling spice accents, which give this a showy persona through the polished finish.

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.