The Ojai Vineyard

Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.049 ratings
9.08 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
Tobin Trevarthen

Delicious. Gritty berries. Perfect pork chop partner.

Delicious. Gritty berries. Perfect pork chop partner.

Jun 18th, 2016
Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

8.8

This is a lovely bottling. Balanced, correct, nice to drink.

This is a lovely bottling. Balanced, correct, nice to drink.

Mar 27th, 2016
Marika Reuling

Vintner/Partner Reuling Vineyard

9.1

Delightfully rich. Nose that is almost nutty. Deep flavors. Dinner with steak au poivre.

Delightfully rich. Nose that is almost nutty. Deep flavors. Dinner with steak au poivre.

Feb 1st, 2015
Mark Lindzy

Savory fruit, darker than I was expecting. Medium bodied with solid acidity. Went very well with our roasted chicken and sautéed kale dinner.

Savory fruit, darker than I was expecting. Medium bodied with solid acidity. Went very well with our roasted chicken and sautéed kale dinner.

Feb 19th, 2013
Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

Definitely lusher riper than current vintages, yes still had awesome acidity and some verve

Definitely lusher riper than current vintages, yes still had awesome acidity and some verve

Jul 22nd, 2016
Brett Rogosin

This is fantastic. It’s right where it needs to be. Nose of mulled raspberries, mushroom, wet soil, hay, and white pepper. Lush tannins mostly faded and a hit of acidity that’s not grippy at all. The nose transfers through to the palate with the fruit really shining. There’s some umami and more white pepper. I wish I had more. Drink up.

This is fantastic. It’s right where it needs to be. Nose of mulled raspberries, mushroom, wet soil, hay, and white pepper. Lush tannins mostly faded and a hit of acidity that’s not grippy at all. The nose transfers through to the palate with the fruit really shining. There’s some umami and more white pepper. I wish I had more. Drink up.

Jan 21st, 2021
Bryan Kesting

I wished I would have consumed this a couple years earlier. Still very tasty.

I wished I would have consumed this a couple years earlier. Still very tasty.

Jun 23rd, 2019
Erik Wochna

14' vintage

14' vintage

Apr 2nd, 2019
Erik Wochna

14' vintage

14' vintage

Jan 11th, 2019
Kevin Løk

Tart cherries, toasted oak, vanilla. Not the best Pinot I’ve had (alcohol is a little strong), but it’s an interesting one.

Tart cherries, toasted oak, vanilla. Not the best Pinot I’ve had (alcohol is a little strong), but it’s an interesting one.

Oct 5th, 2018