2023 Wayfarer Pinot Noir Fort Ross-Seaview Wayfarer Vineyard The Estate

“Complex aromas of iron, iodine, raspberries, blue fruit, mussel shells, lemongrass and orange peel. Medium- to full-bodied with crunchy fruit and a lightly chewy finish. A barrel selection of the best wines of the vintage. A little tight now, but it opens in the glass. Drink or hold.” Review Date: February 2025

“The 2023 Pinot Noir is a blend of all clones and main blocks on the estate. Seamless and layered in feel, the 2023 is absolutely exquisite. Silky contours wrap around a core of blue/purplish fruit, dried flowers, mint and mocha. All of the elements are so well-balanced to the degree that nothing sticks out. The 7% stems are expertly judged. This, too, needs time to be at its most expressive. Drinking Window: 2027 – 2038” – Antonio Galloni Review Date: January 2025

“The 2023 Pinot Noir The Estate has kaleidoscopic scents of wild cherry, pomegranate, dried flowers, conifer and spice that draw you back to the glass again and again. The palate offers power without weight, its vibrant acidity driving highly concentrated flavors. It’s framed by barely there, silky tannins and has a hauntingly long finish. Wow! Drink Date: 2028 – 2043” – Erin Brooks Review Date: August 2025

#8 Wine 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.” – James Molesworth Review Date: September 2025

“A blend of all 11 clones at the estate, the 2023 Pinot Noir The Estate is a jeweled ruby color and opens with bright notes of currants, crunchy, bright berries, brambly spices, clove, and fresh lavender. The palate is vibrant and tension-driven, with well-defined tannins, focused acidity, and a stony texture throughout the wine. Drink 2026-2046.” – Audrey Frick Review Date: July 2025