Solomon Hills

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

9.067 ratings
8.923 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, blackberry, ripe mulberry, mushroom, wet earth, funky mineral; dry, medium plus acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, mulberry, mushroom, forest floor; medium plus finish, concentrated ripe fruit flavors, but very well balanced, outstanding

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, blackberry, ripe mulberry, mushroom, wet earth, funky mineral; dry, medium plus acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, mulberry, mushroom, forest floor; medium plus finish, concentrated ripe fruit flavors, but very well balanced, outstanding

Oct 7th, 2019
Matt Sterr

Savory and spicy.

Savory and spicy.

Apr 1st, 2019
Paul Masson

10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. This strikes a nice balance between its racy red fruit and some spicy depth.

10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. This strikes a nice balance between its racy red fruit and some spicy depth.

Nov 14th, 2014
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

7.6

A little controversial - some found it excessively earthy.

A little controversial - some found it excessively earthy.

May 27th, 2013
Manchester Sheldon

Juicy reminiscent of dark berries but not jammy, closely followed by a pleasant burst of umami. Very drinkable.

Juicy reminiscent of dark berries but not jammy, closely followed by a pleasant burst of umami. Very drinkable.

Dec 23rd, 2021
Mike Lev

Aromatic, medium body, cassis, pepper, savory, a real treat. Santa Maria Valley.

Aromatic, medium body, cassis, pepper, savory, a real treat. Santa Maria Valley.

Aug 3rd, 2020
Jeff Sadosky

Solid drinker

Solid drinker

Jan 5th, 2020
Tatiana Gana Vásquez

Delicious ripe red fruit with notes of vanilla, ground black pepper and dried parsley. Much fruitier on the palate and some sweet green herbs

Delicious ripe red fruit with notes of vanilla, ground black pepper and dried parsley. Much fruitier on the palate and some sweet green herbs

Jan 18th, 2015
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.0

Bob had this 4 years ago

Bob had this 4 years ago

Dec 31st, 2019
Nate Axline

Nate had this 4 years ago

Nate had this 4 years ago

Nov 15th, 2019