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Solomon Hills Estate – Chardonnay

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USA - CA
Santa Barbara County
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The Facts

UPCs
  • 2023 (750ml) - 8 18013 01318 0
  • 2022 (750ml) - 8 18013 01318 0
  • 2021 (750ml) - 8 18013 01318 0
  • 2020 (750ml) - 8 18013 01318 0
Origins USA - CA > Santa Barbara County > Santa Maria Valley
Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Varietal Chardonnay
Cepage 100% Chardonnay
Winemaking Hand-harvested at night, whole-cluster pressed. Barrel fermented with native yeast and full malolactic fermentation. Aged 16 months sur lie in French oak (40% new), bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Aging Aged 16 months sur lie in French oak; 40% new
Alcohol by Volume 13.5%
Markets California

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The Character

Overall Vibrant & Mineral-Driven
Aromas Lemon Curd, Saline, Wet Stone, White Peach, Tropical Flowers
Mouthfeel Firm & Silky
Tasting Notes Color: Pale straw with glints of gold. Nose: Aromatics of lemon curd, sea spray, and crushed stone lift from the glass, joined by white peach and floral accents. Palate: Bright acidity and a firm backbone carry flavors of citrus, saline, and subtle oak. Finish: Long and mineral, with a clean, vibrant close and impressive balance.
Selling Point Cool-Climate Chardonnay of Elegance & Precision
Pairings Seared Scallops, Dungeness Crab, Roast Chicken, Lemon Risotto
Awards
  • 2022 - 95pts International Wine Report, 95pts James Suckling, 94pts Jeb Dunnuck, 94pts Vinous, 93pts Wine Spectator, 92pts Wine Advocate
  • 2021 - 95pts International Wine Report, 94pts Wine Advocate, 94pts Decanter, 94pts Vinous, 92pts Wine Spectator, 90pts Jeb Dunnuck

The Story

The 2023 Estate Chardonnay from Solomon Hills emerges from the westernmost reaches of the Santa Maria Valley—just ten miles from the Pacific Ocean. This site, defined by ancient marine sands and cooling coastal winds, shapes a wine of precision, energy, and finesse. A quiet force, this Chardonnay offers a seamless expression of its cold-climate terroir, with purity at its core and age-worthy structure beneath its elegance.

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.

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