Solomon Hills Estate – Pinot Noir

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USA - CA

Santa Barbara County

Wine

Red

The Facts

UPCs

2023 (750ml) - 8 18013 01121 6
2022 (750ml) - 8 18013 01121 6
2021 (750ml) - 8 18013 01121 6
2020 (750ml) - 8 18013 01121 6

Origins USA - CA > Santa Barbara County > Santa Maria Valley

Appellation Santa Maria Valley

Varietal Pinot Noir

Cepage 100% Pinot Noir

Winemaking Hand-harvested at night. Fermented with native yeast and full malolactic fermentation. Clones Pommard, 667, 777, and 115 aged 16 months in French oak (40% new), bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Aging Aged 16 months in French oak; 40% new

Alcohol by Volume 13.5%

Markets California

Trade and Media

Sales Sheet

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The Character

Overall Aromatic & Powerful

Aromas Tarragon, Sage, Potpourri, Blueberries, Cherries, Warm Spice

Mouthfeel Silky & Viscous

Tasting Notes Color: Medium ruby with bright edges. Nose: Fragrant notes of herbs and spice mingle with ripe blueberries and floral lift. Palate: A weighty yet graceful core reveals layered red fruit, soft tannins, and a savory edge. Finish: Long and spicy with a lingering herbal complexity and balanced acidity.

Selling Point Aromatic Coastal Pinot Noir with Depth & Finesse

Pairings Duck Breast, Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Quail, Roasted Root Vegetables

Awards

2022 - 95pts Jeb Dunnuck, 95pts International Wine Report, 94pts Vinous, 94pts James Suckling, 93pts Wine Advocate, 93pts Wine Spectator
2021 - 96pts Jeb Dunnuck, 96pts International Wine Report, 95pts Vinous, 93pts Wine Advocate, 93pts Decanter, 91pts Wine Spectator

The Story

The 2023 Estate Pinot Noir from Solomon Hills captures the soul of one of the Santa Maria Valley’s coldest, most coastal vineyard sites. Grown in ancient, wind-swept sand and shaped by fog-laden mornings, this vintage showcases a vivid and aromatic character. Fragrant herbs and red fruit lead into a textural palate of energy, depth, and poise—offering a pure and compelling expression of Pinot Noir in its coastal element.

About Solomon Hills Estate

Producer Story

Planted by the Miller Family in the late 1990s, Solomon Hills Vineyard lies just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, making it the coolest site in the Santa Maria Valley. The strong coastal influence extends the growing season, allowing grapes to develop vibrant, complex flavors while maintaining bright acidity. Winemaker Anthony Avila crafts the Solomon Hills wines using the same barrels and aging regimen as our Bien Nacido Estate wines—highlighting the distinct personality that comes purely from the vineyard’s unique terroir.

Producer Story

Planted by the Miller Family in the late 1990s, Solomon Hills Vineyard lies just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, making it the coolest site in the Santa Maria Valley. The strong coastal influence extends the growing season, allowing grapes to develop vibrant, complex flavors while maintaining bright acidity. Winemaker Anthony Avila crafts the Solomon Hills wines using the same barrels and aging regimen as our Bien Nacido Estate wines—highlighting the distinct personality that comes purely from the vineyard’s unique terroir.