Solomon Hills Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is near and dear to my heart and one of the most difficult grapes to cultivate. She's a feisty grape but when done correctly makes beautiful wine.  I came across Optik vineyards through my job and loved their wine.    The Miller family is a multi-generational farming family that has owned and farmed California's central coast for five generations.  Joey Tensley, the current winemaker, let's the terroir and wine do it's thing. He wants the vineyard and the unique qualities of the fruit to shine through in the wine.   Tune in now to get the full details on this delicious Pinot Noir.   1:30 - Introduction to brand 2:15 - Farming family 2:38 - Joey Tensley, winemaker 4:05 - Coolest vineyard in appellation 5:45 - Visual analysis 6:08 - Olfactory analysis 7:08 - Tasting notes 8:15 - Solid Pinot Noir 9:10 - Worth the price point     Today's wine: 2023 Optik Solomon Hills Pinot Noir $50 (Plum Market)   Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast   Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale    Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale