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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 260 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by gtonn on 2/6/2024 & rated 94 points: Wow,This is my last bottle of this vintage and is is incredible. It is one of those bottles that you sip and you just don't want it to end. The fruit is still bright but everything into a perfect melange of light, fruit, texture and structure. Incredible bottle of wine! (342 views) | | | Tasted by Red White on 12/24/2022 & rated 95 points: Holy $#!T.
Pleasantly surprised would be an understatement
This 11 year old wine has held up well.
Subtle, well-balanced cherry, cedar notes. Moderate finish. (1163 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 9/22/2021 & rated 93 points: Wonderful but far more mature than previous bottle with delicious secondary savory notes on the palate and long finish. (2271 views) | | | Tasted by IlonaN on 7/23/2021 & rated 92 points: Great showing for this wine at 10 years of age, with a wonderful chef's menu at City Club in Los Angeles. Held its own against a 2014 Ramonet chassagne Montrachet Rouge La Boudriotte.. Two splendid wines with q great meal. (2157 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 4/16/2021 & rated 91 points: Friday Night Brown Bagger (EBCC): Double blind. Opens with a sweet boozy quality that is more pleasant than it sounds. The fruit is ripe, but not overly so, and it picks up a bit of spice in the finish. Guessed Sonoma pinot. (R&R) (2702 views) | | | Tasted by dsapp on 4/1/2021: Wife is now fully vaccinated. Occasion worthy of bottle. Beautiful as ever, both wine and wife. (2281 views) | | | Tasted by iamandyc on 3/21/2021 & rated 94 points: This was a truly unexpected but consistency great vintage of Sea Smoke. Never fails to bring a smile to my face. Balanced with just the right amount of fruit and structure. Flavorful but not bombastic. Really nice vintage. (1809 views) | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 3/21/2021 & rated 93 points: Outstanding! (773 views) | | | Tasted by andrewdodd86 on 3/6/2021 & rated 95 points: Coravin # 1 - more age and muted fruit than expected. Chocolate, plum, cranberry, strawberry, blood orange. Violet and potpourri. Tobacco central and dried leaves. Still gorgeous and drinking well, at peak time to chug. 2021-2025? (725 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 12/24/2020 & rated 95 points: Classic Sea Smoke! Lovely aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, asian spice, and cedar with delicious tannins and acidity on a long tasty finish. Continues to drink beautifully! (782 views) | | | Tasted by agnorger on 11/28/2020 & rated 93 points: Classic sea smoke style. Well balanced acidity and fruit. It just tastes like a sea smoke reminds me of the 2006. (726 views) | | | Tasted by IlonaN on 11/18/2020 & rated 92 points: I hate to admit it but this wine is pretty much in terms of lovely layered flavors and focus on a level with some early drinking Grand Cru burgundy wines from the riper vintages. That said, I don't think this wine would hold up for another 10 or more years, and that would be unlike the Grand Cru burgundies. Any way, with tonight's dinner of seared salmon with a red pepper aioli over fresh corn polenta, this wine was brilliant and much appreciated. (815 views) | | | Tasted by tfesmgk on 11/10/2020 & rated 93 points: Popped & poured at first. Very nice, dark fruit soft feel. Removed air and stored for 6 days and re-opened. Wine had developed wonderfully; bigger fruit, longer finish. Back of mouth feel that was very surprising. (851 views) | | | Tasted by Buhever on 8/12/2020 & rated 92 points: pop n pour. At first this wine was a bit astringent with a little too much alcohol and tartness on the finish. It needed a decant. I closed and pumped the bottle, returning to it on day 2. Much better on day two with rich dark red fruit and herbal tones. The tartness was softened and it became well-balanced and very enjoyable. I saved a glass for day 3 where it began to show the beginning signs of oxidation and had flattened a bit; still enjoyable. Not Seasmoke's best effort but still a top-end pinot. (1116 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 8/8/2020 & rated 95 points: A stunning Pinot that continues to drink beautifully! (799 views) | | | Tasted by shaffej on 7/23/2020 & rated 92 points: Needed some air but opened up nicely (849 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 7/23/2020 & rated 92 points: Still going strong. Quality California PN (788 views) | | | Tasted by wconnolly on 5/9/2020 & rated 90 points: Medium, indigo in color. Dark raspberry, sour cherry and a hint of cola on the palate. Medium acidity, a bit more than I expected after 9 years. Nicely balanced but a bit more acidic than expected. Long smoky finish. (1060 views) | | | Tasted by brasstab on 4/12/2020 & rated 93 points: All the feels. (919 views) | | | Tasted by Miamidivorcelawyer on 3/26/2020 & rated 94 points: spectacular ! cherries, rhubarb, sweet pie spices and a back bone of perfect acidity and longevity. (1024 views) | | | Tasted by wconnolly on 3/16/2020 & rated 87 points: Medium purple color. Floral nose. Sour cherry and raspberry on the palate. A hint of smokiness on the finish. Nicely balanced with a hint of acidity. This required about 2 hours of air to reveal its fruit. The fruit has faded a bit but this adds a bit of balance. (993 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 3/9/2020 & rated 95 points: Classic Sea Smoke! Lovely aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, asian spice, and cedar with delicious tannins and acidity on a long tasty finish. Continues to drink beautifully! (1032 views) | | | Tasted by Racer117 on 2/2/2020 & rated 91 points: Some age really helps sea smoke's pinots.
Dark and full bodied but balanced. Loads of very rip fruit, cola, and oak. Alcohol is noticeable but at a listed 14.5%, not surprising. (1102 views) | | | Tasted by amflinn on 2/1/2020 & rated 91 points: Dark magenta. Youthful, ripe dark cherry and anise. Very nice (908 views) | | | Tasted by Miamidivorcelawyer on 1/26/2020 & rated 95 points: WOW - fantastic, lush, ripe, low hanging fruit - drink up (863 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Sea Smoke Producer website.
At Sea Smoke we believe that the vineyard is the wine. For this reason, we produce Pinot Noir grown exclusively on our estate vineyard in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County, California. We focus on the meticulous management of each vine to achieve ideal vine balance and very low yields, while incorporating sustainable, environmentally sound farming practices. Each of our ten clones of Pinot Noir is hand harvested, and individual vineyard block/clone combinations are kept in separate lots throughout the winemaking process, enabling us to develop an intimate knowledge of the way Sea Smoke vineyard expresses itself. These individual lots form the basis of a complex flavor palette from which final blending decisions are made. This results in wines of exceptional complexity and grace - each one, we believe, a reflection of the unique terroir of our estate vineyard. We hope you agree, and we welcome your comments.
2011 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southinghttps://www.seasmoke.com/pdfs/3.9.13pm%202011Southing.pdfPinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
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