2018 Sojourn Ridgetop Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.56, 400 cases, $59. Release fall 2020. Vineyard is owned and managed by Thomas Rivers Brown and Fred Schrader. A remote location near Annapolis at 1,000 feet elevation. Goldridge soils with a collection of sandstone and remnants of an ancient seabed. Clones 115, 667 and 777 fermented separately and then blended. 100% de-stemmed, aged in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose offers pleasing aromas of dark berries, cassis and tilled earth. The essence of purple and black berry fruits is vivid and framed by cardamom spice. Silky in texture with gracious tannins and impressive generosity on the finish. Score: 93. Reviewed June 13, 2021

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