The Ojai Vineyard

Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.110 ratings

-no 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

9.2

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

9.1

14' vintage

14' vintage

Apr 2nd, 2019

9.2

14' vintage

14' vintage

Jan 11th, 2019

9.0

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

9.0

Not a big red drinker but this is very nice!

Not a big red drinker but this is very nice!

Apr 7th, 2018

9.0

Red fruit forward and surprisingly balanced

Red fruit forward and surprisingly balanced

Mar 18th, 2018

9.0

Rob had this 3 years ago

Rob had this 3 years ago

Apr 8th, 2022

9.0

Rob had this 4 years ago

Rob had this 4 years ago

May 22nd, 2021

9.0

Christopher had this 6 years ago

Christopher had this 6 years ago

May 26th, 2018

9.0

Stephen had this 8 years ago

Stephen had this 8 years ago

Dec 26th, 2016