2023 "Suerte" Pinot Noir

Solomon Hills Vineyard

The westernmost vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, Solomon Hills is shaped by sea winds and sandy soils—conditions that give Suerte its unmistakable energy and lift. The 2023 vintage, marked by patience and precision, allowed this site to shine. On the nose, forest floor, and a whiff of ocean salinity lead into a palate rich with cherry, pomegranate, and wild strawberry. Notes of allspice, vanilla bean, and cinnamon graham rise in waves, wrapped in a powdery, mineral texture that lingers with quiet tension. This wine hums with coastal rhythm—playful yet profound, with an almost magnetic pull. - Paul Lato