2022 Wayfarer 'The Estate' Pinot Noir Fort-Ross Seaview
The 2022 Pinot Noir ‘The Estate’ displays a shimmering deep ruby color in the glass. The nose is beautifully perfumed, expressing fresh, pure fruit aromatics of Morello cherry, pomegranate, cranberry and orange peel augmented by dried sage, hibiscus and a touch of dried black tea leaves. Fine-textured, silky tannin makes for a luxurious mouthfeel, while well-integrated oak provides a refined polish to the vibrant fruit character. Lively acidity drives a satisfying balance between richness and delicacy that culminates in a long and complex finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
A bright red ruby hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir The Estate is lifted in the glass and has a lot of fresh, bright notes of rosy perfume, grenadine, rosemary, and sweet earth. Medium-bodied, it has a vibrant energy and savory drive on the palate, with notes of salty earth and tea leaf, a light umami richness, ripe tannins, and evenly balanced acidity. It is lovely all the way through and is going to show its best if given more time in bottle. Drink 2026-2040.
Vinous
The 2022 Pinot Noir The Estate is a wine of total class and understatement. Bright red-toned fruit and well-judged oak inform this sculpted, striking Pinot Noir. I especially admire the energy here. Blood orange, mint, crushed rocks, citrus and dried herbs open with a bit of time in the glass. This translucent, crystallin Pinot is, quite simple, magnificent.
Wine Advocate
The 2022 Pinot Noir The Estate has bright, ringing scents of tangerine oil, black tea leaves, charcuterie and dusty earth accenting raspberry and strawberry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is bright and firmly structured, with sleek, layered fruit and a long, detailed finish. It will be long lived in bottle.