Wayfarer Estate Wayfarer Vineyard Fort Ross Seaview Pinot Noir 2023

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.