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Sea Smoke 2007 Ten Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
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- $80
This very dense, tannic Pinot Noir represents a triumph for both the winery, the vintage and the region it represents. A multi-clone blend (hence the name) with high, cool-climate acidity and aged in 100% new oak, it’s still young, fresh and tight. The astringency throws a cloak over the raspberries, cherries, rosehip tea and Indian spice flavors, which reveal…
— S.H.
(3/1/2010)
Sea Smoke 2006 Ten Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $80
Only a Burgundian ideologue would find anything not to like about this mouth-filling Pinot that captures the essence of Santa Rita Hills. It’s as voluptuous as any Pinot in California, offering waves of ripe, fleshy cherries, red currants, licorice and smoky vanilla that just don’t stop in palate appeal. For all that, the wine is elegant, silky and refined…
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Sea Smoke 2007 Southing Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
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- $50
A fabulously rich and approachable Pinot Noir that offers everything now, yet will also age. The considerable tannins will protect it in the cellar for a good 6–8 years, but it’s so fresh and vibrant in cherries, red currants and oak-inspired red licorice that it’s hard not to drink it now. Hard to exaggerate the deliciousness factor.
— S.H.
(3/1/2010)
Sea Smoke 2005 Southing Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $50
The most balanced of Sea Smoke’s three new Pinots, Southing was aged in about two-thirds new oak, which gives rich caramel, toasted coconut and exotic spice notes to the ripe fruit flavors. The wine explodes with cherries, raspberries, mulberries and even chocolate mint, finishing long and spicy, and leaving the impression of wholesomeness and completeness. Now…
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
Sea Smoke 2005 Ten Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $70
Ten is Sea Smoke’s biggest Pinot, a barrel selection chosen for sheer volume. It easily handles its 100% new oak coating. Needs decanting; even 15 minutes in the glass brought a unifying process, integrating the cedar and smoke with the explosive blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit, and revealing the rich, dense, satiny texture. Should age well for up to eight years.
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
Sea Smoke 2006 Southing Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $50
Yes, even for a California Pinot, this is a big, strong, full-bodied wine. Southing always is. It could almost morph into a Cabernet Sauvignon. But who cares? It’s compellingly delicious, and isn’t that what wine is all about? Flavorwise, it tastes of cherries, oranges, red currants, violets, raspberries, cedar and peppery spices, with 65% new oak. The tannins will…
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Sea Smoke 2004 Southing Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $50
Sea Smoke is one of those wineries that sells out immediately and hits the secondary market at astronomical prices, with good reason. The wine is as fine as coastal California Pinot gets, with ripe cherry pie, cola and chocolate macaroon flavors that are captivating in their youthful ebulience. With fine, ripe tannins and mouthwatering cool-climate acidity, this is…
— S.H.
(4/1/2007)
Sea Smoke 2008 Southing Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
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- $52
A big, extracted and somewhat ponderous Pinot Noir. Could be Grenache, such is the weight. But it’s very good and delicious and dry, with raspberry and cherry flavors, and lots of smoky oak. Give it 4–6 years in the bottle.
— S.H.
(2/1/2011)
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