We are thrilled to present you with the follow-up to our inaugural 96 point 2015 Walala Vineyard Pinot noir. One of our most extreme sites, Walala’s remarkable character stems from its 1,200 feet of elevation and the precise farming of the Price Family Vineyards team. Its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean allows for long hang time and balanced acidity, while the elevation gives the vines ample sunlight in which to ripen. When we first tasted 2016 samples out of barrel, we just looked at each other and grinned as we marveled at the alluring tropical notes, depth of character, and textbook Sojourn mouthfeel.
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Accolades
91 Points - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
94 Points - PinotFile
91 Points - Wine Spectator
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PinotFile
"A nose of complexity, showing aromas of black cherry, wild dark berry, spice, undergrowth, floral bouquet and a hint of sweet oak. A wine of great fortitude the palate, with waves of boysenberry, blackberry and pomegranate fruits that hang on through an extended luscious finish. The satiny texture is quite appealing as is the wine’s seamless composure. This vineyard really impresses when the vintage allows." - Rusty Gaffney, PinotFile
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Wine Spectator
"Offers a mix of rhubarb, beet and dark berry flavors that are elegant and refined, kicking up a tannic edge on the finish. Drink now through 2026." - James Laube, Wine Spectator
Walala Vineyard
West Sonoma Coast
The Walala Vineyard is perched along a ridge 1,200 feet above sea level, just inland from the rugged Sonoma coastline. In its position above the dense fog line, the vineyard experiences the moderate temperatures that give grapes longer hang times for optimal flavor and ripeness.