Wines
2021 Pinot Noir
Solomon Hills Vineyard
Sourced from the Santa Maria Valley’s westernmost site, Solomon Hills Vineyard, this Pinot Noir gets its intense flavors from a strong maritime influence and sea breeze that keeps the grapes cool and small. Opening with aromas of spiced cherry, strawberry rope candy, licorice bites and gentian root, the nose will soon pick up hints of freshly ground pepper and delicate purple flowers. The wine bursts with intense flavors of raspberry pie filling, bing cherries, and a hint of toasted caramel. Sun-ripened cranberry and silky tannins are present before a long, silky finish.
Tasting Notes & Specs
A seductive bouquet of spiced cherry candies and licorice bites. Flavors of raspberry pie filling, bing cherry, and cranberry with silky tannins and a long finish.
Accolades
94 points
Vinous, July 2023
94 points
Jeb Dunnuck, July 2023
92 points
International Wine Report, July 2023
93 Points
Wine Enthusiast, July 2023
92 Points
Somm Journal, July 2023