96 points                                                                                           
Limited release from Pahlmeyer's new Sonoma Coast vineyard.

*Wine Spectator #9 Wine of 2025*

96 Points Jeb Dunnuck:  "Sporting a bright ruby/magenta color, the Wayfarer 2023 Pinot Noir Fort Ross-Seaview is very pretty and lifts with notes of graphite, wet stone, fresh violets, and black raspberries. The palate is medium-bodied and has balanced elegance and ripeness, even tannins, refreshing acidity, and a seamless feel that’s true to the wines from this estate. Drink over the coming 15 years."

96 Points Robert Parker: "The Wayfarer 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! 1,312 cases were made."

95 Points Wine Spectator: "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



"...One of the most impressive vineyard visits I’ve made this year was to the Wayfarer Vineyard in Sonoma Coast’s relatively newly formed Fort Ross-Seaview AVA (established in 2011). I cannot say that I’ve seen a happier looking vineyard in a long time, and by “happy” I refer to the immaculately trimmed, healthy, vivid green vines supporting well-balanced canopies and crop loads. And what a site! Apart from being incredibly remote, down a long, winding mountain road paved by gorgeous old redwoods and leading away from the Pacific Ocean, it’s perched fairly high in the mountains at about 1,100 feet. So, altitude and proximity to the ocean both have a cooling influence, which can be felt when you drive up from the warmer Sonoma plains. But don’t let the cool air fool you—this mountaintop vineyard is a real sun trap!"