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2007 CHARDONNAY SOLOMON HILLS
Santa Maria Valley
I continue to be impressed by the wines from this vineyard. They have a delicacy and clarity that is enticing if you give them some time. Solomon Hills chardonnay doesn't knock you over the head with oak or toast, but gently seduces you with its subtle charms.
This 2007 chardonnay has a wonderful suppleness and a beautiful aroma of pear, lemon peel and earth. There is precision and fineness in the texture, and its lemony flavors linger on the palate. Decanting is not a common practice with white wines, but we always recommend it for ours, and it certainly helps this wine open up and show its stuff. (479 Cases Produced)Vinification
The Solomon Hills Chardonnay is whole cluster pressed, fermented in neutral French oak barrels and aged on it original lees for 16 months. The wine is handled with a lot of care and is stirred regularly to help the completion of its malo-lactic fermentation.
Press Reviews:
Robert Parkers Wine Advocate Wine
Advocate #190 Aug 2010
"The best of the group is the 2007 Chardonnay Solomon Hills. Nice buttery popcorn notes with some fresh white peaches and currants are followed by a medium-bodied, elegant wine with crisp acidity and excellent ripeness. Drink it over the next several years. " - RP (89 Points)
Wine Advocate #184 Aug 2009
"The most Chablis-like is the tart, crisp, steely, lemon blossom and crushed rock-scented and flavored, medium-bodied 2007 Chardonnay Solomon Hills. It is a fresh, lively Chardonnay." - RP (89 Points)
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Nov/Dec 08
"Vivid gold. Lush and leesy on the nose, with notes of hazelnut, poached pear, buttery brioche and smoky minerals. Fresh, energetic citrus and orchard fruit flavors are complicated by a sexy Christmas spice quality. Clings impressively on the finish, with the leesy note repeating. Lots going on here. " - JR (92 Points)
Nov/Dec 09
"Bright gold. Musky, deeply concentrated pear and dried citrus aromas are complicated by notes of truffle and iodine; smells like an old-school white Burgundy. Succulent orchard fruit flavors are enlivened by tangy mineral and lemon qualities and given depth by a toasty, leesy element. This complex chardonnay has the power to handle full-flavored, buttery dishes with ease."- JR (92 Points)
2007 Chardonnay Solomon Hills One Sheet
