I have never had the pleasure of Pinot Noir from Don's premium Soliste label but they sound like excellent Burgundy-style complex reds that would certainly please true wine lovers. One hitch is that typically the more complex the character, the better to allow it to fully develop over time. I think it is a felony in some regions in France to uncork a Pinot before it's 5th birthday. I have 4 bottles from Burgundy France that are waiting patiently for their 2017 uncorking.
Don can confirm or correct me on this but I would probably be shopping for a 2009-2010 vintage to put on the table this year for Christmas. If we are going to enjoy a premium Calif wine, might as well allow it to fully develop. For a simpler Pinot more along the lines of a nice $12 table wine, no waiting is necessary. It will never develop beyond it's simple direct character.
Some Soliste 2009-2010 are still available:
http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/soliste+cellars+north+coast+california+usa/1/usa-ca