Flying Goat 2006 Pinot Noir Solomon Hills
$40.00
Solomon Hills was planted in 1999 under the stewardship of the Bien Nacido vineyard crew, with the first crop being harvested in 2002. One of the coolest vineyard sites in the Santa Maria Valley, Solomon Hills nestles in a beautiful swale off of Highway 101 and Bradley Road. The vineyard is divided into four different blocks with each of these planted to a specific clone and rootstock best suited to soil type and microclimate. The rows designated for Flying Goat are all Dijon clone 113, and the block can be seen from the highway as it undulates up to the water tower at the top of the hillside.
The 2006 Solomon Hills release sports a ruby color with magenta edges and a brilliance shining from the glass. A swirl reveals the spicy character of the wine, with notes of clove and smoke mingling with dried raspberry. A first sip reminds one of “sweet tart” candies with layers of bright red fruits unfolding with some tine in the glass. Notes of red currant and rhubarb are joined by cranberry and warm, rocky earth tones as the silky wine glides across the palate. A nice black cherry cola finish adds to the complexity of the wine. A stunning and classic dish with this wine would be fresh grilled Copper River Salmon, but when that specialty fish is out of season, try a smoky, barbecued turkey or duck! Only 184 cases were produced
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- Year: 2006
- Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Region: Santa Maria Valley
- Wine Maker: Norm Yost Flying Goat
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