From the heart of the Russian River AVA, the 2012 Pinot Noir Wohler Vineyard is made primarily from Dijon clones blended with the well-known Wadensville clone used in Oregon, all planted in pure Goldridge soils. Its light color is followed by tart apple skin, pomegranate, plum and clove aromas, tasty cherry pie-like flavors, medium body, and a refreshing, lighter, more finesse-styled personality. It does not have the density and richness of the Ridgetop Vineyard, but it reminds me of a French Cote de Beaune. Drink it over the next 3-5 years.
All of Sojourn Cellars’ Chardonnays see about 30% new oak, and tend to have finished alcohols in the 14% to 14.3% range. Sojourn produces a half dozen Pinot Noirs, ranging between 14.2% and 14.6% natural alcohol. Most of them are made from Dijon clones.
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