Sea Smoke
Santa Rita Hills, California
A brooding and intense Pinot Noir from one of the top producers in Southern California
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Sea Smoke
Ten Pinot Noir
Sea Smoke's "Ten" is named for the ten different Pinot Noir clones planted in their estate vineyard, which all find their way into this bottling. It is always a brooding and intense wine. This vintage is no exception; firm, mature tannins, evidence of Ten's age-ability, deserve Pinot Noir collector's dedication to ensure every vintage of this wine is in their cellars. The wine has candied cherry and darker berry aromas that meet with star anise, crumpled purple flowers, and crushed slate on the intoxicating nose of this bottling from the estate biodynamically farmed monopole vineyard. This is a wine worth seeking out and cellaring for a few years.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO,ABOUT THIS WINE
Sea Smoke
Ten Pinot Noir
Sea Smoke's "Ten" is named for the ten different Pinot Noir clones planted in their estate vineyard, which all find their way into this bottling. It is always a brooding and intense wine. This vintage is no exception; firm, mature tannins, evidence of Ten's age-ability, deserve Pinot Noir collector's dedication to ensure every vintage of this wine is in their cellars. The wine has candied cherry and darker berry aromas that meet with star anise, crumpled purple flowers, and crushed slate on the intoxicating nose of this bottling from the estate biodynamically farmed monopole vineyard. This is a wine worth seeking out and cellaring for a few years.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO,
WINE REGION:
Santa Rita Hills
Santa Rita Hills has such a different climate from the surrounding Santa Ynez Valley that it became its own AVA in 2001. Sitting on the west side of Highway 101, Pacific winds blow dense fog into the narrow valley and drastically lower its temperatures. With steep, rocky slopes on either side of the river, this cool climate area is perfectly suited to producing fine Pinot Noir. You can also find stellar examples of Chardonnay and Syrah in the Santa Rita Hills. The local Santa Rita Hills Wine Alliance throws a three-day festival each year to commemorate the movie "Sideways," part of which was filmed here.
WINE REGION
Santa Rita Hills
Santa Rita Hills has such a different climate from the surrounding Santa Ynez Valley that it became its own AVA in 2001. Sitting on the west side of Highway 101, Pacific winds blow dense fog into the narrow valley and drastically lower its temperatures. With steep, rocky slopes on either side of the river, this cool climate area is perfectly suited to producing fine Pinot Noir. You can also find stellar examples of Chardonnay and Syrah in the Santa Rita Hills. The local Santa Rita Hills Wine Alliance throws a three-day festival each year to commemorate the movie "Sideways," part of which was filmed here.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Roasted Duck, Wild Game, Mushroom Risotto
Pairs well with…
Roasted Duck, Wild Game, Mushroom Risotto
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Roasted Duck, Wild Game, Mushroom Risotto
Pairs well with…
Roasted Duck, Wild Game, Mushroom Risotto
TASTING NOTES:
Raspberry
Spices
Black Cherry
Intense acidity and lavish tannins make for a simultaneously bright and rich expression on the palate, where black cherry and black raspberry are lofted by cardamom and mace.
TASTING NOTES
Raspberry
Spices
Black Cherry
Intense acidity and lavish tannins make for a simultaneously bright and rich expression on the palate, where black cherry and black raspberry are lofted by cardamom and mace.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Sea Smoke
For years, vintners have coveted a stretch of land in the western end of Santa Barbara's Santa Rita Hills AVA, known to have the perfect microclimate, soils, and exposure to grow world-class Pinot Noir. In 1999, fulfilling a long-held dream of owner Bob Davids, this sought-after stretch of land became Sea Smoke Vineyard. At Sea Smoke, they produce Pinot Noir grown exclusively on the south-facing hillsides of their estate vineyards. They believe that Sea Smoke's rare geography and commitment to quality have produced wines of exceptional complexity and grace.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Sea Smoke
For years, vintners have coveted a stretch of land in the western end of Santa Barbara's Santa Rita Hills AVA, known to have the perfect microclimate, soils, and exposure to grow world-class Pinot Noir. In 1999, fulfilling a long-held dream of owner Bob Davids, this sought-after stretch of land became Sea Smoke Vineyard. At Sea Smoke, they produce Pinot Noir grown exclusively on the south-facing hillsides of their estate vineyards. They believe that Sea Smoke's rare geography and commitment to quality have produced wines of exceptional complexity and grace.