SCORE: 94
2014 Sojourn Cellars
Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III, Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon

SCORE: 93
2015 Sojourn Cellars
Walala Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir

This is an inaugural release from this site, an ocean-viewing, high-elevation perch overlooking the Pacific Ocean that loves the variety. A sanguine element rides a canopy of dense, thick forest floor and dark cherry compote, the tannins and oak sizable and present. A length of cardamom provides a memorable spiciness to the finish.

SCORE: 92
2015 Sojourn Cellars
Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir

Earth, mushroom and forest floor intrigue from sip one in this thick, densely structured effort from the great site. Cardamom, pine needle and cranberry contribute additional intrigue and spiciness to the palate, which is buoyed by bright, lengthy acidity and integrated oak.

SCORE: 92
2015 Sojourn Cellars
Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Chardonnay

Salty on the palate, this medium-bodied wine is focused in tension and nervy freshness, with a generosity of complex fruit. Lime, pear and fig ride a cool-climate wave of orange peel that lifts the underlying density and concentration at work in this vintage.

SCORE: 91
2015 Sojourn Cellars
Rodgers Creek Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir

Lush and full-bodied layers of velvety texture support firm flavors of baked cherry, pomegranate, pine forest and earth, a vibrant current of acidity bursting beneath. Layers of tannin provide a hearty mouthfeel and sense of density, signaling a robust vintage.

SCORE: 91
2015 Sojourn Cellars
Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir

Tight-grained tannin plays a supporting role to this wine's undeniable earthiness, a mix of compost and wild mushroom. Subtle on the nose, the savory character gives way eventually to a density and concentration of brighter flavors, from cherry and citrus to spiky pine.

SCORE: 90
2015 Sojourn Cellars
Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir

This larger-production wine is sourced from several single-vineyard sites, including Rodgers Creek, Sangiacomo and Gap's Crown. Together they find unity in fruit-forward flavors of blueberry, cherry and pomegranate, the oak persistent and powerful amidst a backdrop of tight-grained tannin. The concentration is pronounced.

SCORE: 90
2015 Sojourn Cellars
Sonoma Coast, Chardonnay

From several vineyard sites, this lot selection is tropical and rich on the nose, as well as honeyed and thick on the palate, showing its youthful vigor and the density of the vintage. Fig and papaya meet orange and lemon before a toasted note of coconut oak rises on the finish.