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2011 Sea Smoke Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 43
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Justinwine wrote: 93 points
December 31, 2018 - Simply delicious.
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cmiller Likes this wine: 92 points
July 14, 2018 - Appearance: Clear, pale gold in color.
Aroma: Medium intensity, stone fruit with hints of lemon and tropical fruit.
Palate: Medium body/acidity; Flavors of pear and lemon. Long finish with melon notes.
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krhaugh Likes this wine: 94 points
November 20, 2017 - As before, a really nice, buttery Chard, the way Chard was meant to be. Still a lot of life in this 2011. Really yummy.
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UpfromtheCellar wrote: 91 points
October 9, 2017 - Great tropical nose but shows restraint on the palate. Juicy without being cloying, a nice touch of oak without being so so over the top. Its definitely a new world chardonnay but the restraint and balance is admirable and this bottle has aged nicely. Well done. Rather expensive for what it is though but if price didn't factor in I would say buy a case.
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krhaugh Likes this wine: 94 points
August 4, 2017 - I really like Sea Smoke's interpretation of how Chardonnay should be made. Lot's of butter and caramel but still refreshing on a hot day. Drank over a couple of days. This is a superb vintage.
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By Richard Jennings
3/9/2014 (link) 92 points(Sea Smoke Chardonnay) Light lemon yellow color; tart apple, tart pear, vanilla nose; creamy textured, rich, poised, ripe pear, almond palate; medium-plus finish (14.5% alcohol) 92+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer Sea Smoke
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
- UPC Code 859012000290
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 11 (1%)
- In Cellars 494 (36%)
- Consumed 866 (63%)
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Community Recommendations
prime rib, rice and veggies on Rebecca", With Asian salmonWho Likes This Wine
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- ProducerSea Smoke
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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