Solomon Hills Vineyard 2023
The 2023 Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir is a captivating wine that reflects the unique terroir of the Santa Maria Valley. A cool, extended growing season, marked by a wet winter and mild summer, allowed for slow, even ripening, resulting in wines of exceptional balance, complexity, and concentration.
This medium-deep ruby red wine displays a delicate light pink rim and offers a layered nose of dusty plum, beet, and dark cherry, accented by subtle notes of tea leaf, blood orange, paprika, and rosewater. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with vibrant flavors of Bing cherry, strawberry, and red currant, seamlessly complemented by savory hints of cumin, tarragon, and oregano. The finish is lively and complex, balancing fruit with spice and herbal nuances.
Sourced from the legendary Solomon Hills Vineyard, this Pinot Noir is aged for 11 months in French oak (31% new) and captures the distinctive sense of place from this cool, fog-laden region.