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2017 Tolosa Winery Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir

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2017 Tolosa Winery Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir, 750ml

RATINGS

94James Suckling

Soft and easy with creamy tannins and lovely fruit. Perfumed and lightly decadent. Medium to full body. Subtle yet flavorful finish.

94Wine Enthusiast

...aromas of applewood smoke, dried fennel and pepper spice. Fresh strawberry and raspberry flavors pop on the sip, with sandalwood and tea leaf in the background.

...exotically perfumed bouquet evokes an array of red fruit, floral and spice qualities, along with hints of woodsmoke and vanilla. Silky and broad on the palate, offering appealingly sweet raspberry, mulberry, rose pastille and mocha flavors that are sharpened by building mineral and spice notes. Finishes very long and energetic, with resonating red fruit and floral notes and smooth tannins adding gentle grip.

93Jeb Dunnuck

...plenty of leafy herbs, sous bois, cedarwood, rare steak, and cherry and currant fruits. Medium-bodied, complex, if not slightly bloody, it has a supple texture, plenty of marine and seaside influences, and a great finish.

91Wine Spectator

Pure and minerally, with lively cherry, raspberry and currant flavors that are supported by fresh acidity. Creamy accents linger on the spicy finish.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley

Santa Barbara County is not an AVA, but a region just south of San Luis Obispo that includes the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Valley appellations. Wine has been produced in the area since the 18th century when Spanish missionaries planted vineyards. It wasn’t until the 1990s, however, that producers focused on growing premier grapes for fine wines. During the 1990s more than 10,000 acres of vineyards were planted, and today there are nearly 20,000 acres of vineyards. The region received a big bump in recognition and prestige when the popular film “Sideways” was shot there in 2004. Because the region is affected by maritime weather, it is relatively cool climate makes it ideal for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and an increasingly adventuresome number of varietals are also grown successfully in Santa Barbara County.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.