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2021 Wayfarer Golden Mean Pinot Noir

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

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...ringing tones of truffle, moss, allspice, cranberry and red cherry aromatics...light-bodied palate is velvety and refreshing with a surprisingly concentrated core of perfumed fruit, and it has an expansive finish streaked with nuances of spice and earth.

96Jeb Dunnuck

...purple tinge and reveals aromas that are fresh and lifted with spice, including pure black raspberry, violets, and pine. Medium-bodied and taking on more concentration in its ripe tannins and notes of dark berries and turned earth, it has fresh lift and a long finish.

95Vinous / IWC

...deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Dark cherry, plum, lavender, spice, menthol and licorice infuse the 2021 with tons of depth. Bright and saline, with no hard edges, the 2021 is terrific.

95James Suckling

This is tight and tannin driven with hibiscus and other floral aromas as well as dark fruits. Medium to full body with a juicy and flavorful character yet the fine tannins frame it and keep it together.

94Wine Spectator

A fairly rich version with nice range, leading with hibiscus and pomegranate notes, followed quickly by crushed mulberry and raspberry flavors. Shows lively energy and flickers of tea and spices that help drive the finish, where the fruit takes an encore.

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.