Solomon Hills Estate Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard Santa Maria Valley 2018 750 ML

Vines grow on sandy soils on the westernmost—and coolest—site in the Santa Maria Valley AVA, just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Alluring aromas of bright cherry, green tea, and sweet earth come to life in this Pinot Noir, aged in (30% new) French oak for 16 months. Jasmine and roses lead with a bright acidity that keeps the palate fresh. Heather, nutmeg, new leather, and cranberry ensure further complexity.\n Producer Information\n The Solomon Hills Vineyard was planted by the Miller Family in the late 1990's. Known for pinot noir and chardonnay, Solomon Hills found its tenor early on in its relatively young life among a broad range of talented winemakers who found its vibrant, youthful flavor profile exhilarating, and, at times, profound. The soils of Solomon Hills Vineyards are composed primarily of ocean derived sandy loams. Because it is the western most vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley appellation, it is the coolest of all vineyards in this growing region. With the Pacific coastline only miles away, a constant maritime influence results in wines of precise acidity, bright fruit and an inherent elegance. The Solomon Hills Vineyards takes its title from neighboring hills named for Solomon Pico, a celebrated bandit who in the 1850's traveled frequently along the stretch of El Camino Real that is known today as Santa Maria Valley.