2019…the most extraordinary growing season in the history of Soliste, generously gave us all the ingredients to craft our very best wines in accordance with our love for Burgundies. Because of this exceptional harvest, with fruits of great complexity, we decided to isolate one parcel that had a significantly unique character, and we call it Cru Des Bernardines in homage to the Bernardins monks, instrumental in vineyard development in the Rhone Valley and in Burgundy with the Cistercians. This will be the first and only release of this Unicorn, a once-in-a-blue-moon event never to be reproduced at Soliste.
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L’ERMITE ROUGE 2019…The Hedonist, and Etheral Pinot
As our story goes, the name Soliste comes from the special single barrel the Burgundian vigneron reserves for friends and family. Our single barrel wines represent the promise and journey that is Soliste.
EXTRAVAGANT 2019…The Aristocrate
As our story goes, the name Soliste comes from the special single barrel the Burgundian vigneron reserves for friends and family. Our single barrel wines represent the promise and journey that is Soliste.
If L’Espérance is the most feminine, ethereal Pinot Noir that we produce, L’Ambroisie is the most masculine and enigmatic. Born from a legendary clone of great pedigree and situated on an amazing site in the middle of giant redwood trees. The wine density and concentration as well as its origins has created many debates and conversations around the tables of our friends. The 2017 L’Ambroisie possesses all of the great qualities and is reminiscent of the great wines around Vosnes-Romanée.
If L’Espérance is the most feminine, ethereal Pinot Noir that we produce, L’Ambroisie is the most masculine and enigmatic. Born from a legendary clone of great pedigree and situated on an amazing site in the middle of giant redwood trees. The wine density and concentration as well as its origins has created many debates and conversations around the tables of our friends. The 2016 L’Ambroisie possesses all of the great qualities and is reminiscent of the great wines around Vosnes-Romanée.
If L’Espérance is the most feminine, ethereal Pinot Noir that we produce, L’Ambroisie is the most masculine and enigmatic. Born from a legendary clone of great pedigree and situated on an amazing site in the middle of giant redwood trees. The wine density and concentration as well as its origins has created many debates and conversations around the tables of our friends. The 2015 L’Ambroisie possesses all of the great qualities and is reminiscent of the great wines around Vosnes-Romanée.
L’ENFANT PRODIGUE of Soliste
The paradoxical concentration and intensity of L’Espérance embodies our philosophy: Focus on a single clone gave birth to this absolutely stunning Pinot Noir. Powerful, yet refined, what a pinot noir should be and rarely is.
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L’ENFANT PRODIGUE of Soliste
The paradoxical concentration and intensity of L’Espérance embodies our philosophy: Focus on a single clone gave birth to this absolutely stunning Pinot Noir. Powerful, yet refined, what a pinot noir should be and rarely is.
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L’ENFANT PRODIGUE of Soliste
The paradoxical concentration and intensity of L’Espérance embodies our philosophy: Focus on a single clone gave birth to this absolutely stunning Pinot Noir. Powerful, yet refined, what a pinot noir should be and rarely is.
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L’ENFANT PRODIGUE of Soliste
The paradoxical concentration and intensity of L’Espérance embodies our philosophy: Focus on a single clone gave birth to this absolutely stunning Pinot Noir. Powerful, yet refined, what a pinot noir should be and rarely is.
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Born from a legendary clone of great pedigree and situated on an amazing site in the middle of giant redwood trees. The wine density and concentration as well as its origins have created many debates and conversations around the tables of our friends. The 2019 Les Griottes possesses all of the great qualities and is reminiscent of the great wines around Vosnes-Romanée.
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Welcome to our dark side...Single vineyard, From Two MonoClones, ONE barrel, never to be produced again.
Evil Twins, more than any other Soliste wines, represent our unique friendship and journey, that came from two Humans of opposite roots, upbringing, nationality, who found themselves with common threads…Great wines, great food to be shared at a convivial table filled with devilish jokes and laughter
We can't separate Twins - sold only in Pairs! [$224/pair, shipping included]
Forêt...The Noble One.
Forêt comes from a magnificent secluded vineyard near Occidental. The hillside vineyard has a northeastern exposure, a very steep slope, and is in the middle of a spectacular redwood forest. Just 6 miles from the Pacific Ocean on the western coastal range, is perhaps the most visually stunning vineyard which we are entrusted – the depth of aromatics and spice in Forêt is a pure reflection of this truly unique vineyard’s site, slope, climate, and clone.
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Forêt…The Aristocrat & the Vigneron.
Forêt 2016 is a Vigneron’s dream; a rare vintage opportunity to craft a Pinot Noir of great Nobility, that will enter into the conversation of Great Burgundies at our dinner table.
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Forêt...The Noble One.
Forêt comes from a magnificent secluded vineyard near Occidental. The hillside vineyard has a northeastern exposure, a very steep slope, and is in the middle of a spectacular redwood forest. Just 6 miles from the Pacific Ocean on the western coastal range, is perhaps the most visually stunning vineyard which we are entrusted – the depth of aromatics and spice in Forêt is a pure reflection of this truly unique vineyard’s site, slope, climate, and clone.
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Forêt...The Noble One.
Forêt comes from a magnificent secluded vineyard near Occidental. The hillside vineyard has a northeastern exposure, a very steep slope, and is in the middle of a spectacular redwood forest. The depth of aromatics and spice in Forêt is a pure reflection of this truly unique vineyard’s site, slope, climate, and clone.
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Nouveau Monde...Corton Bressandes meets Volnay – a purely sensual wine
Nouveau Monde perfectly defines the paradox that is Pinot Noir – Concentration, density, verve, yet extremely sensual and elegant
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Nouveau Monde...The Elegance of Volnay meets the Power of Corton
Expect perfection and great pleasure from this incredibly aromatic, exotic, and elegant Pinot Noir.
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Sonatera 2017 - The Final Release
Where It All Began
When we started Soliste in 2005, the stars aligned for us to work with the stunning vineyard owned by Beth’s sister, Debbie, and her husband, Marne. That fateful year, we made our first Sonatera Pinot Noir from the family vineyard (only 143 cases were produced, that’s it!). We believed its unique site would enable us to craft wines with a style that might satisfy our infatuation for the great Burgundies that we love.
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Sonatera 2015…where it all began, circa 2005.
Sonatera is one of those unique vineyard sites that truly exemplifies the Soliste philosophy and style. The hilltop vineyard has three different exposures, facing north, south, and west. This geography funnels brisk marine winds over the vines reducing vigor, extending the ripening period of the grapes, and allowing distinctive aromatics to develop. Once you have tasted Sonatera Pinot Noir, you will always be able to identify its origins.
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Sonatera 2014…where it all began, circa 2005.
In 2005 we made our first Sonatera Pinot Noir from the family vineyard (only 143 cases produced, that’s it!); Located in a unique site we believed would enable us to craft wines with a style that might satisfy our infatuation for the great Burgundies that we love.
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Sonatera 2013… Soliste’s first born, coming of age.
In 2005 we made our first Sonatera Pinot Noir from the family vineyard (only 143 cases produced, that’s it!); Located in a unique site we believed would enable us to craft wines with a style that might satisfy our infatuation for the great Burgundies that we love.
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2018 Renaissance…The Mystical One
The 2018 Renaissance is very reminiscent of old-world Burgundies, like the wines of legendary Hubert de Montille who crafted hard-assed wines; he did not care what Robert Parker or anyone else said, commitment to traditional methods that included a fair bit of tannin extraction, instead of jammy sugary concentration. Let’s drink to that!!!!
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We embraced the opportunity and felt that from that original vineyard, we would identify a few rows that would allow us to craft a deeper wine without losing what makes Soliste: Elegance
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We embraced the opportunity and felt that from that original vineyard, we would identify a few rows that would allow us to craft a deeper wine, pressing 50% whole cluster to create more layers without losing what makes Soliste: Elegance
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Solitaire is inspired by François Bertheau and the legendary Bonne Mares vineyard. Known for his non-interventional technique (from decades ago before it became “trendy”) to respect the uniqueness and typicity of the most sacred of Grand Cru vineyards in Chambolle Musigny.
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Solitaire is inspired by François Bertheau and the legendary Bonne Mares vineyard. Known for his non-interventional technique (from decades ago before it became “trendy”) to respect the uniqueness and typicity of the most sacred of Grand Cru vineyards in Chambolle Musigny.
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Solitaire is inspired by François Bertheau and the legendary Bonne Mares vineyard. Known for his non-interventional technique (from decades ago before it became “trendy”) to respect the uniqueness and typicity of the most sacred of Grand Cru vineyards in Chambolle Musigny.
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Solitaire is inspired by François Bertheau and the legendary Bonne Mares vineyard. Known for his non-interventional technique (from decades ago before it became “trendy”) to respect the uniqueness and typicity of the most sacred of Grand Cru vineyards in Chambolle Musigny.
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Solitaire is inspired by François Bertheau and the legendary Bonne Mares vineyard. Known for his non-interventional technique (from decades ago before it became “trendy”) to respect the uniqueness and typicity of the most sacred of Grand Cru vineyards in Chambolle Musigny.
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Solitaire is inspired by François Bertheau and the legendary Bonne Mares vineyard. Known for his non-interventional technique (from decades ago before it became “trendy”) to respect the uniqueness and typicity of the most sacred of Grand Cru vineyards in Chambolle Musigny.
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From the vineyard nestled in the redwood forest, we selected the very best grapes through multiple passes at harvest and with 25% whole cluster fermentation to put that “Bertheau” philosophy to the test. We aged the wine in ONE 600 liter barrel, with this vintage we felt we it could age for an extended time…we waited, AND WAITED…for 18 Months…to create SOLITAIRE.
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Inspired by L’Espérance and Les Amoureuses, the 3 vintages of Terre Promise are the pure reflection and structure of their Burgundian heritage, extraordinary complexity with singular vintage virtues that will deeply satisfy the true Pinot Noir and Burgundian aficionados.
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Inspired by L’Espérance and Les Amoureuses, the 3 vintages of Terre Promise are the pure reflection and structure of their Burgundian heritage, extraordinary complexity with singular vintage virtues that will deeply satisfy the true Pinot Noir and Burgundian aficionados.
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Inspired by L’Espérance and Les Amoureuses, the 3 vintages of Terre Promise are the pure reflection and structure of their Burgundian heritage, extraordinary complexity with singular vintage virtues that will deeply satisfy the true Pinot Noir and Burgundian aficionados.
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We always look forward to this time of year to celebrate the arrival of Soleil Rouge – our crisp, vivacious refreshing Rosé with complexity and balanced acidity that, we will promise you, will not last long in our cellars. The only thing better than a chilled glass of Rosé is another glass of Rosé, followed by a glass of Soliste Pinot Noir. Share the joy.
Soleil Rouge is "Le Vin des Amis" – fresh, lively, served chilled to warm your heart and fill you with joy and conviviality. Enjoy with charcuterie, oysters, or our favorite, fire pit paella. Just a few cases are available – this year we will work even harder to drink them all first!
We always look forward to this time of year to celebrate the arrival of Soleil Rouge – our crisp, vivacious refreshing Rosé with complexity and balanced acidity that, we will promise you, will not last long in our cellars. The only thing better than a chilled glass of Rosé is another glass of Rosé, followed by a glass of Soliste Pinot Noir. Share the joy.
Soleil Rouge is "Le Vin des Amis" – fresh, lively, served chilled to warm your heart and fill you with joy and conviviality. Enjoy with charcuterie, oysters, or our favorite, fire pit paella. Just a few cases are available – this year we will work even harder to drink them all first!
