Wayfarer Vineyard, located on the remote Sonoma Coast, was planted by David Abreu in 2002. In 2005, Jayson Pahlymeyer started blending Wayfarer Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with fruit from Russian River Vineyards and bottling it under the Pahlmeyer label. By 2012, the vineyard’s exceptional fruit presented an irrefutable case for a namesake label. Jayson’s daughter, Cleo Pahlmeyer, runs the estate and Todd Kohn is in charge of winemaking.
Golden in color. 14.4% ABV. Beautiful nose of stone fruits, honeysuckle and lemon oil. Full bodied with exquisite acidity. Exceptionally rich and impeccably balanced. Pear, Meyer lemon, vanilla creme brulee and a hint of butterscotch on the palate. The finish is long and opulent. My first Wayfarer Chardonnay and many years and I will certainly be going back for more. Best over the next 2-4 years.
My rating: 95 points
There is much to like here. Exceptional wines and an impeccable vineyard. I’ll be looking to add future vintages of Wayfarer to my wine cellar.