The 2021 Pinot Noir Mother Rock is complex and expressive. It comes from east-facing Mt. Eden and 777 selection vines and was vinified using 15% whole clusters. Proprietor Cleo Pahlmeyer and winemaker Todd Kohn note that most of the wines in the Wayfarer portfolio are based on destemmed fruit, "but in this vintage, a touch more worked here." It takes some coaxing to release its aromas of strawberry and raspberry jam, shiitake, forest floor and wafts of cocoa. The palate is supple and mouthwatering with generous berry and spice layers, and the flavorful, juicy finish drives you to take another taste. (EB)

The 2021 Pinot Noir Mother Rock is fabulous. Rich and explosive, with stunning inner sweetness and perfume, the 2021 is exceptionally beautiful. Dark red/purplish berry fruit, rose petal, lavender, spice, blood orange and crushed rocks abound. A touch of whole cluster savoriness adds attractive aromatic presence. This deep, intensely mineral Pinot is compelling. (AG)

The 2021 Pinot Noir Mother Rock comes from Mt Eden and 777 clone fermented together, with about 15% whole clusters. Medium ruby-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bold notes of wild blueberries, mulberries, and black cherries giving way to touches of lilacs, spearmint, and underbrush. The full-bodied palate is densely laden with perfumed black fruits, supported by plush tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long with a well-sustained texture and earthy nuances. (LPB)