The Sonoma Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) stretches from the Pacific Ocean inland, intersecting with renowned appellations such as Russian River Valley, Petaluma Gap, and Los Carneros.
The 2023 vintage on the Sonoma Coast is distinguished by cool spring and summer temperatures that extended the ripening period, resulting in wines that are both fresh and concentrated, particularly among Pinot Noirs.
Sojourn Cellars, founded in 2001 by Craig Haserot and Erich Bradley with a modest Cabernet Sauvignon release, has since expanded its portfolio to 21 wines, including several single-vineyard Pinot Noirs.
The winery’s Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir blend, drawn from eight distinct lots across the region, offers vibrant notes of raspberry and boysenberry alongside nuances of dried anise and rose hip.
Other notable entries include the elegant Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2023 and the minerally, palate-pleasing Hanzell Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Sebella 2023. Detailed scores and expert tasting notes for these and other standout Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs are available in this week’s Tasting Highlights.
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