Solomon Hills Vineyards Pinot Noir 2018 Wine (75cl)

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Solomon Hills Vineyards Pinot Noir is a highly-rated, cool-climate red wine from Santa Maria Valley, California. Known for its refined, herbaceous, and savoury character, this wine features notes of bright cherry, raspberry, and forest floor. With high acidity and silky tannins, it's an elegant expression of one of California's coolest vineyard sites.

Why You'll Love It

This is premium cool-climate Pinot Noir from the westernmost, coolest site in Santa Maria Valley. The wine displays aromatic notes of cranberry, raspberry, dark cherry, tea, thyme, and sagebrush, with a medium-bodied, silky, and elegant palate. Aged for 16–17 months in French oak (approximately 30–60% new), the wine balances richness with freshness and finesse. The 2018 vintage is considered an excellent, balanced year, and the wine is approachable now but capable of ageing for 5–10 years.

Meet the Producer

Solomon Hills Vineyards is a renowned cool-climate vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, California. Located at the westernmost point of the region, the vineyard benefits from Pacific Ocean influence, creating ideal conditions for elegant, refined Pinot Noir with exceptional balance and complexity.

Production

Grapes are sourced from the cool-climate Solomon Hills Vineyard, the westernmost site in Santa Maria Valley. The wine is aged for 16–17 months in French oak barrels (approximately 30–60% new), adding complexity while preserving the wine's natural elegance and varietal character.

Tasting Notes

Aromatic and refined with notes of cranberry, raspberry, dark cherry, tea, thyme, and sagebrush. The palate is medium-bodied, silky, and elegant with high acidity, refined tannins, and a persistent finish with forest floor complexity. Food Match Pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, or duck. Also excellent with game or aged cheeses.

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir