Description
Wine Spectator Review
Rated 95
#8 TOP 100 WINES OF 2025
Offers beautifully rendered notes of hibiscus, rose petal, damson plum and mulberry that stretch out lengthily thanks to the fine-beaded acidity and taut, precise tannins. The sapid finish lets in tea and incense hints amid the glistening fruit. Best from 2026 through 2036.
Wayfarer Estate Wayfarer Vineyard Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir 2023 750ml
Elegant. Expressive. A coastal Pinot of precision and power.
The 2023 Wayfarer Estate Pinot Noir is the flagship wine from the rugged, wind-swept slopes of the Wayfarer Vineyard in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA. Crafted by winemaker Todd Kohn, this vintage is a masterful blend of ten Pinot Noir clones planted across 21 acres of Goldridge soils. The result is a site-driven wine of remarkable depth, tension, and aromatic complexity – capturing the wild beauty of the Sonoma Coast.
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
- Clones: Bacigalupi Old Wente, Dijon 115, 667 and 777, Hyde Old Wente, Mount Eden, Pommard 4 and 5, Swan, Wayfarer
- Region: Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, Sonoma Coast, California
- ABV: 14.3%
- Winemaking: 7% whole cluster, native yeast fermentation, aged 15 months in 46% new French oak
- Filtration: Unfined and unfiltered
- More Ratings: 97 pts – James Suckling & Vinous; 96 pts Wine Advocate; 95 pts – Decanter
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Alpine strawberry, black raspberry, rose petal, green cardamom, pomegranate, and fresh sage.
Palate: Blue/purple fruit, dried flowers, mint, mocha, and forest floor.
Finish: Silky, structured, and lifted by vibrant acidity and fine tannins.
Why You’ll Love It
- Captures the full clonal diversity of the Wayfarer estate vineyard
- Crafted with precision and minimal intervention for purity and terroir expression
- Highly rated and featured in Wine Spectator’s Top 10 Wines of 2025
- Perfect for cellaring or pairing with duck, mushroom risotto, or grilled salmon
Wayfarer Estate Pinot Noir 2023 is a benchmark coastal Pinot – layered, luminous, and built to evolve beautifully over the next decade.
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