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2021 Optik Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills Vineyard
2021 Optik Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills Vineyard 2021 Optik Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills Vineyard 2021 Optik Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills Vineyard 2021 Optik Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills Vineyard

2021 Optik Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills Vineyard

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Aromatics:

A seductively aromatic bouquet of spiced cherry candies, strawberry rope candy, licorice bites, gentian root, and notes of freshly ground black pepper with delicate touches of purple flowers.

Palate:

A brooding and densely packed Pinot Noir with flavors of raspberry pie filling, overripe bing cherry, and a hint of toasted caramel will captivate from the first taste. Silky tannins will coat the palate with additional flavors of sun-ripened cranberry and a long finish.

Vintage2021
VarietalPinot Noir
TypeRed
Region/AppellationSanta Maria Valley, California
ABV14.5%

Wine Details

 

Vineyards

There is a strong maritime influence at Solomon Hills Vineyard, a Pinot Noir crafted from Block 53 - Clone 113, Block 2 - Clone 5, & Block 3 - Clone 667 & 777. with a direct line of sight to the Pacific Ocean. Often, by the time the fog finally clears, the wind has started, and consequently, clusters and berries are small, also attributed to sandy, extremely low-vigor soils. As a result, the wines tend to be dark and tannic. Solomon Hills is an extreme vineyard that produces more linear, structured wines.

Accolades

 

93 Points Vinous
92 Points The Somm Journal "Publisher's Pick"
92 Points International Wine Report
92 Points Wine & Spirits
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
92 Points Jebb Dunnuck
92 Points Decanter