2005 Ojai Pinot Noir Solomon Hills
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Vivid ruby. Impressively perfumed nose offers an array of high-pitched red berry and cherry scents, with deeper cherry skin and musky underbrush adding complexity. This smells like it came from the Chambolle or Morey neighborhood. Remarkably pure and sweet, with deep but focused raspberry and bitter cherry flavors underscored by suave mocha and floral pastille. Very impressive and delicious right now.
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Tolmach’s 2005 Pinot Noir Solomon Hills comes from a parcel planted with Dijon clones 667 and 777. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by loads of sweet cherry, blackberry, and currant fruit interwoven with notions of forest floor, oak, and earth. Supple tannin, a broad mouthfeel, and good underlying acidity suggest it will drink well for 8-10 years. Tel. (805) 649-1674