2017 Ryan Cochrane Pinot Noir 'Solomon Hills Vineyard'

100% sustainably farmed Pinot Noir from this rocky, windswept vineyard in the westernmost side of the Santa Maria Valley- in fact, it’s the closest vineyard to the ocean and the coolest in the AVA. Clones are 667 (40% whole cluster), Pommard (25% whole cluster) and 115 (fully destemmed). Each clone and block is fermented separately in open top bins, with precisely scheduled and gentle punch-downs. Aged 10 months in neutral French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 216 cases made. 

94 points, Wine Enthusiast. "Sanguine aromas of iron meet with roses, carnations, pomegranates and peppercorns on the earthy, spicy nose of this bottling by the late vintner, who died in January 2019. Intriguing lines of strawberry,  cherry and tart pomegranate converse with bay leaf, graphite and pepper on the palate."