Exotic aromas of citrus rind, and wet rock on the nose. This Solomon Hills is focused with a very rich, phenolic mid palate and precise finish.

Meyer lemon, chamomile, and cut straw, come out of the glass. The bright entry yields to a dense and energetic palate that is all straight lines and mouth watering minerality.

Pinot Noir like aromatics on the nose with raspberry, red licorice, black cherries, and wild herbs. The wines rich entry is satiny and fruit dominated, but builds with supple tannins and a long graceful finish.

Solomon Hills has deep color, with intense aromatics of red licorice, cinnamon, and oriental spices. This is backed up on the palate with vibrant acidity, and lovely tannins.

Spicy dark fruit aromas jump out of the glass with cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper. The palate has more tannin, and richness than the 2011. This yields to veiled complexity with an elegant finish.

Exotic floral aromatics of violets, blue fruits, and sage draw you in, but it’s the rich entry on the peppery and precise palate that's a showcase of this vineyard. They complement the tightly wound but very long finish.