{"title":"Sojourn Sangiacomo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sojourn-sangiacomo-pinot-noir","title":"Sojourn Sangiacomo Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSojourn Sangiacomo Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir bottled at 14.5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Sourced from the acclaimed Sangiacomo Vineyard — Sojourn Cellars' flagship Pinot Noir site since 2004 — the 2022 vintage earned 96 points from International Wine Report, underscoring its standing among elite Sonoma Coast bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 14.5%  |  Origin: Sonoma Coast AVA, California  |  Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir  |  Producer: Sojourn Cellars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSojourn Cellars, based in Sonoma County, has worked with the Sangiacomo Vineyard since 2004, making it the longest-running vineyard relationship in their portfolio. The site sits in an old creekbed at the western base of Sonoma Mountain within the Petaluma Gap, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, where persistent maritime winds and coastal fog create a cool, slow-ripening environment. The wine is a blend of Mt. Eden, 115, and Swan clones, each fermented and aged separately. Grapes are 100% destemmed and undergo open-top fermentation with native yeast before aging in 50% new French oak barrels. The finished wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving the full expression of the vineyard's mineral-rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with dried cranberry and Bing cherry before moving into deeper layers of forest floor, shiitake mushroom, and violet florals. Hints of cardamom, pine needle, and cedary herbs add complexity as the wine opens in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is fresh and fruit-driven, with a pure core of black cherry and red plum framed by blood orange zest and salty, mineral-laced accents. At mid-palate, the wine reveals ground baking chocolate and mountain sage, carried by silky tannins and well-calibrated acidity. A savory saline quality — iodine and iron — threads through the structure, lending depth without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to long, with lingering minerality and earthy undertones that recall freshly tilled loam. The tannins resolve cleanly, leaving a final impression of dried red rose petal and bright red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Sojourn Sangiacomo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir is best served slightly below room temperature, around 58–62°F, in a large-bowled Burgundy glass to allow the aromatics full expression. Enjoy it neat to appreciate the vineyard's distinct terroir, or decant for 20–30 minutes if drinking on release. While principally a sipping wine, its acidity and structure make it versatile: a \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir Spritz\u003c\/strong\u003e with sparkling water and a twist of blood orange showcases its citrus notes; a classic \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy Kir\u003c\/strong\u003e using a small measure of crème de cassis highlights the cherry fruit; and a \u003cstrong\u003eSangria Roja\u003c\/strong\u003e built on seasonal stone fruit lets the wine's savory backbone shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a serious Pinot Noir collector who values single-vineyard provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring a Sonoma Coast comparative tasting alongside other Petaluma Gap wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a special dinner featuring roasted duck or wild mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellaring for medium-term aging to develop additional complexity over 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Sojourn Sangiacomo taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It leads with ripe black cherry and red plum layered over forest floor, shiitake mushroom, and a distinctive saline minerality. The texture is silky and medium-bodied, with well-integrated French oak and a savory, earth-toned finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Sojourn Sangiacomo compare to Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are high-end, single-vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs sourced from prestigious Petaluma Gap sites, and both command strong critical attention. Sojourn Sangiacomo tends toward a more savory, mineral-driven profile with moderate new oak influence at 50%, while Kosta Browne typically delivers a richer, more fruit-forward expression at a higher price tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Sojourn Sangiacomo good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — its layered aromatics, balanced tannins, and complex mid-palate reward careful, unhurried tasting. Serving it slightly cool in a proper stem is the ideal way to experience its full range of flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Sojourn Sangiacomo made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes come from Sangiacomo Vineyard, located at the western base of Sonoma Mountain in the Petaluma Gap area of the Sonoma Coast AVA, California. The vineyard's proximity to the Pacific Ocean — just a few miles — provides the strong maritime influence that defines the wine's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Sojourn Sangiacomo?\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted duck breast complements its savory, earthy undertones. Wild mushroom risotto echoes the wine's forest floor aromatics. Grilled salmon with a cherry reduction mirrors the core fruit. Aged Gruyère highlights the mineral and saline notes. Herb-crusted lamb chops match its cedary, herbal complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Sojourn Sangiacomo come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Sojourn Sangiacomo worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as a premium single-vineyard Pinot Noir within the Sonoma Coast category, priced below ultra-premium peers like Kosta Browne while delivering comparable vineyard pedigree and critical scores — the 96-point rating from International Wine Report for the 2022 vintage speaks to its quality-to-value proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Sojourn Sangiacomo?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat separates this bottling is nearly two decades of continuous work with one of Sonoma Coast's most distinctive vineyard sites. The Sangiacomo Vineyard's old creekbed soils and direct exposure to Petaluma Gap winds produce a Pinot Noir with a saline, mineral-laced personality rarely found in California. The 96-point score from International Wine Report for the 2022 vintage confirms what longtime followers of the wine already know — this is a site and producer pairing that consistently delivers at a high level. Bottled without fining or filtration from native-yeast fermentations of three distinct clones, it represents one of the more transparent, terroir-driven expressions of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir available today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sojourn Sangiacomo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837800181929,"sku":"29797","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Sojourn-Sangiacomo-Pinot-Noir__91492.jpg?v=1730494881"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/sojourn-sangiacomo.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}