SEA SMOKE
At Sea Smoke they believe that the vineyard is the wine. For this reason, they produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown exclusively on their estate vineyard in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation.They focus on the meticulous management of each vine to achieve ideal vine balance and very low yields, while incorporating sustainable, environmentally sound, organic and biodynamic farming practices. Ten different clones of Pinot Noir create wines of exceptional complexity and grace – each one, they believe, a reflection of the unique terroir of their estate vineyard.
"Clean lines of Asian pear, white melon, sea breeze, pineapple and oyster shell make for a very heady nose on this bottling. The palate grabs hold of every corner of the mouth with a fascinating texture, offering fresh flavors of white flower and white-fleshed fruits." -Wine Enthusiast, 95WE
"The 2023 Chardonnay is vibrant and resonant, a superb New World expression of Sta. Rita Hills. Ripe stone fruit, white flowers and baking spices saturate the palate in plush, velvety textures. Concentrated and powerful, yet harmonious and complete, the 2023 is a gorgeous wine of depth and presence. (Drink between 2025-2035)" - Vinous 95VM
"The 2022 Chardonnay is rich, cool-toned and leesy, showing honeyed apple, golden mango, toasted spice and touch of cinnamon over a grippy spine of acid and phenolics. Beneath the voluptuous fruit lies tension and drive that keep the wine on point. It carries weight, yet everything is balanced by structure and lift." - Vinous 94VM
"This recently re-released line from this cult brand is opening the door for more people to experience this estate-driven program. Aromas of sour cherry, raspberry and white peppercorn are crisp on the nose. The palate is more lavish and rich, with a core of cherry that's balanced by blood orange peel and eucalyptus leaf flavors." -Wine Enthusiast, 95WE
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Ten is a very successful wine in this vintage, showing enough richness to the dark berry fruit to soak up the considerable new French oak imprint. Brambly raspberry, dark cherry skin, lavendar, orange pith and bright fhubarb acidity join together to lift the palate effortlessly. Everything is in solid balance here. This style clearly works better with the freshness of a cool vintage like 2023." - Vinous 94VM
"Black cherry and mulberry flavours etched with whispers of char and anise extend from nose to finish in this opulent yet elegantly finessed wine. It's powerfully concentrated in fruit but shaded with dusty, earthen tones of baked clay and granite. The palate is luxurious and creamy with a finish fringed with fine-grained, charry tannins. Ready now but should hold further. (Drink between 2024-2036)" Decanter, 96DE
"The 2018 Pinot Noir Southing is laced with bold dark-fleshed fruit, menthol, licorice, spice and mocha. A wine of volume and depth, the 2018 offers tons of allure, with plush contours and impeccable overall balance. (Drink between 2022-2032)"" Vinous 95VM
