Lovely nutmeg and cinnamon on the floral nose Predominantly red fruit of cherries, cranberries, and raspberries on the tongue. Lingering notes of cola, tea, and vanilla oaky notes Fantastically balanced Fabulous with grilled salmon tonight!
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Seven years since my last notes, and this has developed into something very special. This is probably one of the best Pinot Noirs that I've ever tasted, solid effort.
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Subsequent notes on this wine from close to three years ago. Deep, dark garnet in color with slight clearing at the edges. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe red fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & plums with overtones of floral & earthy notes, spice notes of nutmeg & cardamom, sandalwood, smoky, herbs, minerals, anise, tea & hints of oak/vanilla. Medium-full bodied with an excellent concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, plush, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, raspberries & cranberries with spices, some cola, herbs, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present & at 12 years of age is close to its peak of development but should hold for several more years if cellared properly.
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Drank as a side by side with a 2010 Copain Kiser en Haut pinot. The Sea Smoke had more of a garnet, slightly orange/brick color to it showing some age but still had quite a good amount of red berry fruits (fresh and dried cherries and pomegranate), some sweet spices and herbs and a decent amount of oak still coming through but well integrated. Medium acidity. Minimal tannin with a silky smooth mouthfeel. Moderate+ finish. Paired perfectly with duck breast served with a cherry reduction sauce.
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Decanted and drank over the course of 2 hours side by side with the 2009 Southing. Initially and throughout the evening, the 2010 was much more approachable and fruit forward. Still plenty of primary flavors of cherry while the 2009 was much more tertiary in nature at this stage. Good now and still has more life left.
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Found this puppy hiding in the back of the cellar, 1 hour slow ox and it blew us away. Vibrant fruit, secondary and tertiary flavors emerged. I usually drink the 10, but this is why I first fell in love with Sea Smoke!
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Classic Sea Smoke! Lovely complexity with aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, asian spice, and cedar with delicious acidity on the long finish. From Magnum.
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All Asian spice on the nose. Deep blue/black raspberry. Med acid. Very restrained elegant and beautiful. Tannins are gone. Drink up 2020-2025+ mouthfeel is amazing great texture
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This has improved since the last bottle. Still smoky, still full of sour cherry and nicely balanced with a touch of acidity. But with age, this has developed some delicacy and elegance...approaching Sea Smokes Ten. No mistaking that this is a Sta. Rita Hills Pinot but has started to develop some Burgundian characteristics.
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I can see why it has a lot of fans, but not really for me. Day 1, sour cherry and that's about it. Day 2 more developed with some additional depth of flavor with some herbaceousness amd strawberries.
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Muted nose, not much happening. Red fruit on palate with some tartness. Medium acidity. Medium body. Felt this wine was a bit muted. Maybe getting past its prime, but still enjoyable.
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A longtime friend visited us today at our rental property. We have an annual Christmas tradition of me giving him a bottle of Pinot and a coffee cake (homage to my mother’s Christmas coffee cake) and he shares his allocation of Sea Smoke. He gave us this bottle and a 2015 Southing today. In honor of our tradition, we are enjoying this 2010 tonight.
The nose reveals; mulberries, boysenberries, plum, dark cherries, blueberries, fresh & dry cranberries, poached strawberries, raspberries hovering on the edge of the glass, steeped fruit teas, touch smoke & soft grilled meats, subtle, sweet, tarry notes, dark, rich soils, dark chocolate, limestone, crush, dry rocks, understated caramel/mocha notes, bay leaf, soft sage, dry stems, dark, fruit licorice, light, dark spice, clove, nutmeg, hints of vanillin, barrel char with fresh & withering, slightly candied, dark, red, blue & purple flowers.
The body is round, full, lush and velvety. It glides beautifully over the palate. The 2010 is around its peak with 5-8 years of good drinking ahead. She is an elegant beauty. The tension, structure, length and balance are in a great place for many but, I think even better in 2-3 years. Mulberries, boysenberries, plum, dark cherries, blackberries, blueberries, fresh & dry cranberries, poached strawberries, raspberries haunting the secondary fruits, steeped fruit teas, touch smoke & soft grilled meats, subtle, sweet, tarry notes, dark, rich soils, dark chocolate, limestone, crush, dry rocks, understated caramel/mocha notes, bay leaf, soft sage, menthol, dry stems, dark, fruit licorice, perfect, dark spice with just the right amount of palate heat, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, hints of vanillin, barrel char with fresh & withering, slightly candied, dark, red, blue & purple flowers. The acidity is nearly perfect & holds back the slightly higher ABV. The long finish is a darling, elegant, sexy, beauty with great balance & polish polish for days that slides into a spicy, round & drier, tarry, tannin presence that persists minutes.
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Delicious. Signature Asian spices on the nose. Dark fruit. Almost black raspberry. Nose is more savory that floral. Reserved, Burgundian almost, well integrated tannins.
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Drank beautifully, lush dark cherry and cranberry, low acidity with a lingering mouthfeel. This bottle still tastes youthful to me. Since this is the first I've opened of two 2010 Southing's, I don't personally know where on the Bell curve it's at. My feeling is that there's no immediate rush to drink the second bottle.
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Classic Sea Smoke! Lovely complexity with aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, indian spice, and cedar with delicious tannins and acidity on a long tasty finish.
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Fresh nutmeg and cardamom on the nose leading into a rich front of dried cherries and plum. Mid palate is a luscious transition into some still sharp acids and a delightful finish that carries the fruit and acid nots forever. This a significantly better wine that it was 4 years ago and I hope I can find some more in the cellar:-o
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Subsequent notes on this wine from close to five years ago. Deep, dark garnet in color with ever so slight clearing at the edges. Initially reticent but with extended airing eventually developed into a full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe red fruit aromas of red cherries, strawberries, raspberries & plums with overtones of floral & earthy notes, spices, herbs, minerals, tea & hints of vanilla &cedar. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, raspberries & cranberries with spices, herbs, earthy, minerals & a hint of vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present & at 8 years of age is either at or close to its peak of development but should hold for several more years if cellared properly.
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Classic Sea Smoke! Lovely complexity with aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, indian spice, and cedar with delicious tannins and acidity on a long tasty finish.
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Decanted and drank side by side with 2009 Southing for Thanksgiving. This bottle tasted and looked like the older wine of the two. Cork on the 10 was deep red with sediment unlike the 09 that had little red and no sediment. Both were purchased upon release and stored in cellar. Most of the group preferred the 10 as it had more fruit with softer tannins than the 09 with less fruit and more tannins.
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Attractive pale ruby color fades toward the rim. Notes of red flowers, plums, dark cherries, black raspberries, cola, vanilla, cedar, spices, and earth. The wine is light bodied and dry, with medium tannins, high alcohol, and high acidity. The finish is long and luscious.
This is an elegant, delicious wine that has definitely lost a step, but it still has it where it counts. Drink now.
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Decanted about 30 minutes. There was slight medicinal smell and bits of green grass on the nose. Don’t like that. In the mouth, medium red fruit with hints of cola and vanilla. Got better as more air got to it as well as adding some food. Soft and velvety. Smooth finish. I wouldn’t wait any longer if you still have this. I feel it is on the edge.
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Clear medium ruby wine with a distinct garnet rim. Medium+ to heavy tearing.
Nose: Clean. Developing with moderate notes of fresh baked cherry, strawberry, and black plum. Red flowers, violets, tea, and a hint of mint, dry herbs, and black pepper. Baking spice and smoke.
Palate: Dry with red and black fruit. Slightly tart baked cherry, strawberry, and dk cherry. Violets, tea, soil, and hints of mint. Smoke, toast and baking spice. Med tannins, high acid, high alcohol. Round with a lean mid-palate that disapears when the bottle has been open for a while. Well balance with fruit slightly more pronounced than non-fruit notes. Moderate+ finish and complexity.
When first opened the acid was well balance with the fruit but over the next couple of hours the wine started to become more flabby and eventually fell apart. Drink now.
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This was very good, and a bit surprising to me as I tend to think of SB pinot as something that needs to be consumed in the first 7 years or so. It's definitely made the transition from fruit driven to an herbal and savory character. Good amount of spice box, touches of oak, raspberries and hints of cherry throughout. Very nicely textured, with well integrated tannins; showing a lot of complexity for this region. Still delivers with a rather weighty mid pallet and finishes for 30 sec +. Very good to see these can age a bit.
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Date Night at Sutter Street Steakhouse- Folsom, CA. I don’t have any notes to add that haven’t already been expressed here, other than to say this wine was impressive enough to get my wife singing Cube’s “It was a Good Day”. Who am I to argue?
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Classic Sea Smoke! Lovely complexity with aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, indian spice, and cedar with delicious tannins and acidity on a long tasty finish.
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This is exactly where I like Pinot Noir to be, savory. Very herbally driven aromas profile still showing strawberry rhubarb, cherry, and spice. Flavors of strawberry pie and black cherry with a peppery spice. Mid weight palate with silky tannins and a nice balance this wine is at its best right now. Long lingering finish of black cherry and dried herbs
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This is exactly where I like Pinot Noir to be, savory. Very herbally driven aromas profile still showing strawberry rhubarb, cherry, and spice. Flavors of strawberry pie and black cherry with a peppery spice. Mid weight palate with silky tannins and a nice balance this wine is at its best right now. Long lingering finish of black cherry and dried herbs.
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Wine has aged nicely and the balance between all components is about right. A very slight fall off ion fruit, and usually when I notice that the wine slips a bit, but not in this case. Tastes of red fruits that have mellowed. totally drinkable ands ready now.
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Decanted about 1 hour. It has been 4 years since we last had a 10 vintage. Wine has smoothed and was very mellow. Lovely fruit with a long, velvety finish. This is in a really nice place right now.
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Popped and poured. Dark ruby color. Nose of pure cherry pie and cherry liquor with some baking spice and sweet oak. Very slight hint of heat on the finish but medium acid and sweet tannins and a smooth mouthfeel make this very enjoyable to drink. Still lots of primary fruit so I will let my other bottle sit for a few more years but very tasty now.
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Double blind. Cherry compote and spice aromas. Ripe red berry fruit on the palate. Has some tannin on the palate to go along with ripe red berry and cherry fruit. Develops Asian spice and cinnamon qualities. Guessed RRV pinot.
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Sweet cherry Red Vine licorice and cough drop fruit; shiny, polished texture. Drinkable, but lighter and thinner than expected based on prior Sea Smokes I've had and seemingly lacking underlying fundamentals.
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Full of sour cherry and raspberry with a smoky, earthy finish. Not as multi dimensional as some other vintages of Sea Smoke I have had but still very good.
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Ripe plum and strawberry flavors with all that earth and smoke that comes with Sta. Rita Hills Pinot. I do think that this has years to go. As flavorful as it is, the tannins are still plenty evident.
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Somewhat over-ripe and single dimension. I shall not waste time with a note, but the Alexana I had 2 hours earlier BLEW it literally out of the water (I was on a cruise)
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Has really come along way since release. Really starting to sing now. Excellent example of central coast pinot. Tannins have softened considerable and secondary notes starting to emerge. Look forward to trying again in a year or so.
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Forward fruit flavors of plum and raspberry, with hint of smoke and mushrooms. Concentrated and big-bodied for pinot, with fresh acidity that pairs well with food.
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Buoyant and lively out of the bottle, without all the nuttiness of the last bottle. Cherry Coke and Boston Cream Pie. Settled in nicely against a Tuscan steak and won the night against a Hewitt 2011. At least for some. The Hewitt kinda lapped it way, way later. All in all, who am I to complain? Sea Smoke continues to deliver.
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Big, bold California-style pinot. Popped and poured. Notes to follow. The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry, blackberry, cranberry and cinnamon. It tastes like blackberry, raspberry and red currant. The body is medium/full. The wine has silky texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has medium acidity.
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Since I've last written a note on this wine, it has softened some and shed some of its youthful exuberance while still retaining its Sea Smokeness, which is to say that it's still fairly forward with bright, dark red fruit, cola notes, earth and spice. The oak treatment is abit heavier than I prefer, but overall, a very nice effort.
Nose started with strawberry and cherry. Started a little hot, but calmed right down after 15 minutes in the glass, turned into that beautiful earthy fruit forward coastal Pinot that we all love. Paired this with mushroom soup, and man was that spot on. Still has another couple of years, but why wait.
Came out of the bottle a little cray-cray and overbaked with cola and tea flavors. I sometimes think these guys overdo it. But it settled down nicely for an evening of delight. Not as delightful as my last bottle tho
Actually quite similar to my prior note...drinking really well.....don't see a huge need to wait to consume but could be interesting if you have multiple to see if it changes and gains more earthy notes with a few more years in the bottle.
Very well made wine. Nose is full of red fruits: cherry, cranberry, red currant. A touch of alcohol on the nose as well, but it blew off after 30 minutes or so. On the palate the wine is very lush and round. The tannins are not bitter at all. A pretty big dose of well-integrated oak. Flavors of cherry cola and spice box. Not sure the QPR is there, but it's a good wine for those who like to chase labels.
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Elegant, with cherries and vanilla. In a real nice spot - interestingly we decanted one for two hours and PnP the other and they were still quite similar.
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Cherry, vanilla and oak on the nose and palate. Nice spice on the finish. This bottle is drinking nicely now and certainly has many years of life ahead.
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I get it now. It may have been a little too young the first time i had it. This is an excellent pinot. Flavor of cherry with vanilla on the finish. Definitely worthy of the hype.
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This wine is mellowing out quite nicely...especially with 30 minutes of decanting ahead of drinking. Drank three bottles with some special friends with salmon and asparagus...perfect.
Decanted for 2 hours. Sandalwood, cherry blossoms & fresh, white flowers on nose. Medium bodied, perfect acidity level. Cherry & red raspberry with overtones of vanilla on medium finish. Outstanding!
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Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of berries, plums, white pepper and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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Tons of ripened red fruits. Seemed like it needed a bit more development. Maybe because it was a 1.5L bottle. Still really nice and always enjoyable. 90-92
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Big dark and beautiful with loads of ripe cherries on the nose, a little oak and some herbs. Palate is big but sharply delineated. A hint of oaky vanilla in there. Still somewhat tannic and youno but I really like it. Happy to have some more.
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Nose of black cherries, a little earth, a teensy bit of heat and perhaps the faintest hint of holiday spice. The front presents a balanced attack of acid and fruit while continuing the cherry theme. Mid palate to finish darker fruits emerge and the heat kicks back up a smidge. Tannins and acid are present throughout so this wine should surely progress with the years.
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Popped and poured, could have used a short decant. Nose of black cherry, cola, clove, and black tea. On the palate, black cherry, cola, spice. Finishes with quite a bit of tannic grip and sharp acidity. This probably needs to be held a couple more years to smooth out the sharp edges. Drink with a decant or hold over the short term.
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Deep, dark and fragrant as is to be expected. Great acidity and bright tart dark berries. This is too young and the most striking thing is the rather aggressive tannins. Give this a few years but it certainly has chops. Seasmoke continues to surprise me lately.
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Deep, dark garnet in color. Forward, fragrant & youthful nose of ripe red fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries, raspberries & plums with lovely floral notes, spice & herbal overtones, earthy, minerals, tea, a touch of anise, cherry-cola and a hints of vanilla & toasted oak. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of youthful, still developing, smooth textured, rich, ripe fruit flavors of Bing cherries, sweet raspberries & tart cranberries with kirsch, spices, herbs, cola/sassafras, earthy, minerals and some vanilla. Smooth lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present but has the depth, fruit & structure to develop even further. However, it seems to be further along in development than earlier Sea Smoke Southings.
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Either I got an off bottle or this is in sharp decline. Nose of black cherry, pie cherry, cola, spice. On the palate less expressive with bright red cherry, cola, and spice. Short and very hot on the finish.
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This version of the Southing has a dusty quality to it...certainly more tannic than in years past. That's not a bad thing...just a bit different for a Sea Smoke. This is very dignified...enough fruit to complement the tannin and a very long finish...best enjoyed slowly.
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Opened last night, decanted and had a couple glasses. Had I rates last night it would have been at least a few points lower. Alcohol was a bit over powering and it came across disjointed. Tonight the wine has filled out, gained weight and balance. A combination of tart, dark berry fruit, well integrated tannins, earth notes and mild spice. Based on my experience I would suggest a very long decant or maybe a two day evaluation.
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Popped and poured, was consumed over about 90 minutes. This is the first time I really spent time with a Sea Smoke and I was pleasantly surprised. From what I have read in CT and other places I expect a much bigger fruit forward Cali PN. This wine was surprisingly restrained, if anything it maybe could have used more fruit and was a bit thin. Overall it was a well structured with dark fruit, sour cherry and some earthiness and funk on the a nice long finish. For a PN there was a decent amount of tannins which did give it an interesting mouth feel. The first glass was while preparing Pizza so the wine was consumed alone, the additional glasses was paired with the pizza. The wine work well in both conditions. with the first pour there was maybe a bit too much heat from the Alcohol on the finish but this blew off by the second glass and the wine handled the 14.5 ABV very well. Gave it a 91, would have been higher with a little more structure.
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Seriously? This wine is obviously well made, but it lacks everything I love about Pinot Noir- it's cabernet in drag; overblown, planky and generic. I've tasted this wine several times to be sure I was giving it a fair shake. Is it my imagination, or is the cabernazation of pinot a trend?
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I wondered whether this would have seen enough time yet to be fully accessible. Nice dark fruit profile with mouth-filling richness and a dusty presence. Very lovely and seemed a bit more inviting than prior Southing's at this age. Enjoyable bottle.
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Good balance but acidity isn't quite as bright as this is a full bodied Pinot. Signature clove aromas of Sea Smoke and lovely black cherry and pie spices on the palate.
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The wine looks Rosy colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Cherry, and Alcohol/Hot. It tastes like Vanilla, Oak, and Cherry. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Satin-like texture. The wine finishes Long. Let this open in your glass to catch some air and you will be well rewarded. When you first take a sip it's a little out of balance but once it opens up it is truly a beautiful wine.
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Wine & Fire - Sta. Rita Hills Sat 8/17; 8/18/2013-8/23/2013: Notes of cassis, earthy spice, cedar and cherry through the bouquet. Complex and balanced palate, richly layered with black tea, fig, cherry, spice and cassis. Big mid-palate closing with fine tannins and strong finish. Excellent.
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Popped and poured. Nose of black cherry, red cherry, cranberry, smoke, spice. On the palate, rich with black cherry, raspberry, cranberry, spice, vanilla. A little hot on the finish.
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Soft nose of cherry, tar, crushed pepper and spice. Opened after 45 mins of glass time, and started to develop some depth. Too young today, the unique spice element within this wine may make it a standout Pinot in 4 to 5 years.
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Average nose for Pinot Noir. Pallet is a little sharp and dry. Hint of leather and heavy tannins. Not nearly as good as previous vintages. After breathing for over an hour, no improvement. Overpriced for quality.
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Just is missing the integration that could maybe come with time (but I don't see it). Cherry all over the place, but nothing that different from most other good Santa Rita Hills pinots.
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Tight, bold, and concentrated. This needs a few more years to integrate, but there is still a lot to enjoy today. Cherry dominates in flavor, and there is a strong note of peppercorns at the finish.
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What this wine lacks in primary complexity at this point, it certainly makes up for with deliciousness. The alcohol is kept completely in check with a nice balance of acidity and fruit concentration. This was opened and slow ox'ed for 2 hours prior to consumption, which is recommended. I expect great things from this wine in 5-7 years.
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Beautiful deep and vibrant nose. Smoky and spicy on the palate with lush berry fruits. Oak is well integrated and blends in seamlessly. This was really nice and I much prefer this bottling to the more expensive Ten.
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Thought I'd try the 2010 tonight and found it to be quite delightful. The nose is abit reserved but on the palate the flavors of dark fruit, earth, spice, cola and black pepper have a rich, slightly feminine edge with good depth and complexity. This is quite nice with a long satisfying finish, but it was quite closed on opening and needed about 4 or 5 hours of double decanting to open.
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Decanted about 3 hours. A little tight at first but quickly opened up. Flavors of cherry and cola, hints of spice. Lot's of juicy fruit on the taste. Very subtle taste of pepper. I'd recommend letting this lay for a while.
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Sour cherry and cola on the nose, along with rhubarb and spice, and some earth at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with cola and cherry, some pepper and rhubarb, and a good forest floor finish.
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Decanted 7 hours. Nose of black cherry, rhubarb, clove, cola, black tea. On the palate, bright red fruit, clove, cola, tea. Finishes with lively acidity.
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Pretty good with nice acidity and some cola notes on the palate. Seems a little more fruit forward compared to previous vintages and also seems to lack the 'bigness' of previous vintages, which may not be a bad thing. Could still benefit from a couple of years in the bottle and was substantially improved after a few hours in the decanter.
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92 - Really great stuff with a beautiful nose and fantastic red fruits bursting out. Rhubarb, berries, silky smooth with a light-medium body. No wet earth or mushroomy character that I noticed at all...just red fruits which were great but note that when pairing with food. Looking forward to trying again after a couple of years to see if it gets more complex as I didn't sense layer after layer at this point. Surprised how much I enjoyed this as I usually like a little less fruit but it will be tough to keep the hands off of this for 2-3 more years (2015-2016) when I'm betting it will be better
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A little tight at first but opened nicely. Was expecting over the top bomb like cali pinot but was pleasantly surprised at the "normalness" of the wine.
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Old Towne Market, Orcutt, CA- tasting: Aromas of rhubarb, earth and plummy fruit. Well balanced on the palate, showing nice mineral, earth, tea, and dark floral notes that temper the darker fruit. Silky feel on the palate with sharp acid and fine tannins. Medium-long finish. Nice complexity. Very well done.
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2/9/2024 - Deadhead wrote: 94 Points
Outstanding!
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1/11/2024 - KaupCava Likes this wine: 96 Points
Lovely nutmeg and cinnamon on the floral nose
Predominantly red fruit of cherries, cranberries, and raspberries on the tongue.
Lingering notes of cola, tea, and vanilla oaky notes
Fantastically balanced
Fabulous with grilled salmon tonight!
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2/22/2023 - mike410 wrote: 95 Points
Seven years since my last notes, and this has developed into something very special. This is probably one of the best Pinot Noirs that I've ever tasted, solid effort.
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12/28/2022 - davudvl wrote: 95 Points
So nice and smooth. Integrated velvety tannins with plenty of fruit and some spice. So much nicer than the previous bottle.
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12/20/2022 - rinnocenzi Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking well but still pretty big.
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12/9/2022 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 Points
Subsequent notes on this wine from close to three years ago. Deep, dark garnet in color with slight clearing at the edges. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe red fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & plums with overtones of floral & earthy notes, spice notes of nutmeg & cardamom, sandalwood, smoky, herbs, minerals, anise, tea & hints of oak/vanilla. Medium-full bodied with an excellent concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, plush, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, raspberries & cranberries with spices, some cola, herbs, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present & at 12 years of age is close to its peak of development but should hold for several more years if cellared properly.
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10/30/2022 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Another fantastic bottle!
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1/1/2022 - Rich S Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank as a side by side with a 2010 Copain Kiser en Haut pinot. The Sea Smoke had more of a garnet, slightly orange/brick color to it showing some age but still had quite a good amount of red berry fruits (fresh and dried cherries and pomegranate), some sweet spices and herbs and a decent amount of oak still coming through but well integrated. Medium acidity. Minimal tannin with a silky smooth mouthfeel. Moderate+ finish. Paired perfectly with duck breast served with a cherry reduction sauce.
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11/25/2021 - lovemycab Likes this wine:
Decanted and drank over the course of 2 hours side by side with the 2009 Southing. Initially and throughout the evening, the 2010 was much more approachable and fruit forward. Still plenty of primary flavors of cherry while the 2009 was much more tertiary in nature at this stage. Good now and still has more life left.
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2/27/2021 - daved Likes this wine: 95 Points
Found this puppy hiding in the back of the cellar, 1 hour slow ox and it blew us away. Vibrant fruit, secondary and tertiary flavors emerged. I usually drink the 10, but this is why I first fell in love with Sea Smoke!
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11/26/2020 - Ecoenophile wrote: 93 Points
Like others ... a beautiful wine with Thanksgiving dinner!
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11/26/2020 - Reblin Likes this wine: 91 Points
Mellowed, with soft fruit and medium finish. Perfect with Thanksgiving dinner and also good on its own.
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11/26/2020 - pjhr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Classic Sea Smoke! Lovely complexity with aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, asian spice, and cedar with delicious acidity on the long finish. From Magnum.
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11/22/2020 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 96 Points
All Asian spice on the nose. Deep blue/black raspberry. Med acid. Very restrained elegant and beautiful. Tannins are gone. Drink up 2020-2025+ mouthfeel is amazing great texture
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4/12/2020 - wconnolly Likes this wine: 92 Points
This has improved since the last bottle. Still smoky, still full of sour cherry and nicely balanced with a touch of acidity. But with age, this has developed some delicacy and elegance...approaching Sea Smokes Ten. No mistaking that this is a Sta. Rita Hills Pinot but has started to develop some Burgundian characteristics.
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4/4/2020 - cwiebe Likes this wine: 89 Points
I can see why it has a lot of fans, but not really for me. Day 1, sour cherry and that's about it. Day 2 more developed with some additional depth of flavor with some herbaceousness amd strawberries.
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3/8/2020 - davudvl Likes this wine: 89 Points
Muted nose, not much happening. Red fruit on palate with some tartness. Medium acidity. Medium body. Felt this wine was a bit muted. Maybe getting past its prime, but still enjoyable.
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2/16/2020 - Dmjmd Likes this wine: 95 Points
Fruity forward fantastic
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12/21/2019 - Somm David T Likes this wine: 93 Points
A longtime friend visited us today at our rental property. We have an annual Christmas tradition of me giving him a bottle of Pinot and a coffee cake (homage to my mother’s Christmas coffee cake) and he shares his allocation of Sea Smoke. He gave us this bottle and a 2015 Southing today. In honor of our tradition, we are enjoying this 2010 tonight.
The nose reveals; mulberries, boysenberries, plum, dark cherries, blueberries, fresh & dry cranberries, poached strawberries, raspberries hovering on the edge of the glass, steeped fruit teas, touch smoke & soft grilled meats, subtle, sweet, tarry notes, dark, rich soils, dark chocolate, limestone, crush, dry rocks, understated caramel/mocha notes, bay leaf, soft sage, dry stems, dark, fruit licorice, light, dark spice, clove, nutmeg, hints of vanillin, barrel char with fresh & withering, slightly candied, dark, red, blue & purple flowers.
The body is round, full, lush and velvety. It glides beautifully over the palate. The 2010 is around its peak with 5-8 years of good drinking ahead. She is an elegant beauty. The tension, structure, length and balance are in a great place for many but, I think even better in 2-3 years. Mulberries, boysenberries, plum, dark cherries, blackberries, blueberries, fresh & dry cranberries, poached strawberries, raspberries haunting the secondary fruits, steeped fruit teas, touch smoke & soft grilled meats, subtle, sweet, tarry notes, dark, rich soils, dark chocolate, limestone, crush, dry rocks, understated caramel/mocha notes, bay leaf, soft sage, menthol, dry stems, dark, fruit licorice, perfect, dark spice with just the right amount of palate heat, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, hints of vanillin, barrel char with fresh & withering, slightly candied, dark, red, blue & purple flowers. The acidity is nearly perfect & holds back the slightly higher ABV. The long finish is a darling, elegant, sexy, beauty with great balance & polish polish for days that slides into a spicy, round & drier, tarry, tannin presence that persists minutes.
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12/14/2019 - amflinn wrote: 92 Points
Fantastic. Consistent with prior note. Went very well with venison medallions and a Moroccan lamb stew tajine.
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11/21/2019 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Dark black raspberry, Asian spice notes. Super savory. Love it.
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11/10/2019 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 96 Points
Tasted twice over two days, elegant, subtle fruit and complex nice finish.
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11/6/2019 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Delicious. Signature Asian spices on the nose. Dark fruit. Almost black raspberry. Nose is more savory that floral. Reserved, Burgundian almost, well integrated tannins.
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10/27/2019 - carlsport Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drink soon, but still a decent amount of light berry fruit with a touch of spice.
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10/26/2019 - amflinn wrote: 92 Points
Drank beautifully, lush dark cherry and cranberry, low acidity with a lingering mouthfeel. This bottle still tastes youthful to me. Since this is the first I've opened of two 2010 Southing's, I don't personally know where on the Bell curve it's at. My feeling is that there's no immediate rush to drink the second bottle.
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9/22/2019 - KO'Grady wrote: 94 Points
Great body. If you have this, drink now.
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6/2/2019 - NeuroWine Likes this wine: 94 Points
Beautiful fruit on the nose. Lush, ripe, earthy. Sang with bbq - brisket and tri tip. Almost a perfect summer red!
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4/1/2019 - pjhr Likes this wine: 95 Points
Classic Sea Smoke! Lovely complexity with aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, indian spice, and cedar with delicious tannins and acidity on a long tasty finish.
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3/28/2019 - TK Mastres Likes this wine: 94 Points
Fresh nutmeg and cardamom on the nose leading into a rich front of dried cherries and plum. Mid palate is a luscious transition into some still sharp acids and a delightful finish that carries the fruit and acid nots forever. This a significantly better wine that it was 4 years ago and I hope I can find some more in the cellar:-o
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3/15/2019 - JCaress wrote: 94 Points
Solid. Tart cherry, great finish. Took 30 minutes to open, but superb throughout.
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3/15/2019 - JCaress wrote: 93 Points
Solid. Tart cherry, great finish. Took 30 minutes to open, but superb throughout.
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1/12/2019 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 Points
Subsequent notes on this wine from close to five years ago. Deep, dark garnet in color with ever so slight clearing at the edges. Initially reticent but with extended airing eventually developed into a full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe red fruit aromas of red cherries, strawberries, raspberries & plums with overtones of floral & earthy notes, spices, herbs, minerals, tea & hints of vanilla &cedar. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, raspberries & cranberries with spices, herbs, earthy, minerals & a hint of vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present & at 8 years of age is either at or close to its peak of development but should hold for several more years if cellared properly.
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1/6/2019 - capnkirk wrote: 94 Points
Just a wonderful example of a California Pinot Noir. Well balanced with smooth tannins, light berry and some floral favors.
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12/20/2018 - Bob in NC Likes this wine: 95 Points
Incredible
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12/15/2018 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Tasty but not quite up to the level of the last 3 bottles.
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12/3/2018 - pjhr Likes this wine: 95 Points
Classic Sea Smoke! Lovely complexity with aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, indian spice, and cedar with delicious tannins and acidity on a long tasty finish.
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11/23/2018 - Deadhead wrote: 92 Points
Drank at Thanksgiving. Enjoyed by all.
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11/22/2018 - lovemycab Likes this wine:
Decanted and drank side by side with 2009 Southing for Thanksgiving. This bottle tasted and looked like the older wine of the two. Cork on the 10 was deep red with sediment unlike the 09 that had little red and no sediment. Both were purchased upon release and stored in cellar. Most of the group preferred the 10 as it had more fruit with softer tannins than the 09 with less fruit and more tannins.
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11/22/2018 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 91 Points
Thanksgiving 2018. Wine was decanted for an hour.
Attractive pale ruby color fades toward the rim. Notes of red flowers, plums, dark cherries, black raspberries, cola, vanilla, cedar, spices, and earth. The wine is light bodied and dry, with medium tannins, high alcohol, and high acidity. The finish is long and luscious.
This is an elegant, delicious wine that has definitely lost a step, but it still has it where it counts. Drink now.
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10/14/2018 - cmcmullen Likes this wine: 92 Points
Elegant bouquet, still lots of fruit with a very well balanced finish
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9/7/2018 - krhaugh Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted about 30 minutes. There was slight medicinal smell and bits of green grass on the nose. Don’t like that. In the mouth, medium red fruit with hints of cola and vanilla. Got better as more air got to it as well as adding some food. Soft and velvety. Smooth finish. I wouldn’t wait any longer if you still have this. I feel it is on the edge.
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8/22/2018 - knorthrip wrote: 91 Points
Clear medium ruby wine with a distinct garnet rim. Medium+ to heavy tearing.
Nose: Clean. Developing with moderate notes of fresh baked cherry, strawberry, and black plum. Red flowers, violets, tea, and a hint of mint, dry herbs, and black pepper. Baking spice and smoke.
Palate: Dry with red and black fruit. Slightly tart baked cherry, strawberry, and dk cherry. Violets, tea, soil, and hints of mint. Smoke, toast and baking spice. Med tannins, high acid, high alcohol. Round with a lean mid-palate that disapears when the bottle has been open for a while. Well balance with fruit slightly more pronounced than non-fruit notes. Moderate+ finish and complexity.
When first opened the acid was well balance with the fruit but over the next couple of hours the wine started to become more flabby and eventually fell apart. Drink now.
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8/18/2018 - Cristal2000 Likes this wine: 93 Points
This was very good, and a bit surprising to me as I tend to think of SB pinot as something that needs to be consumed in the first 7 years or so. It's definitely made the transition from fruit driven to an herbal and savory character. Good amount of spice box, touches of oak, raspberries and hints of cherry throughout. Very nicely textured, with well integrated tannins; showing a lot of complexity for this region. Still delivers with a rather weighty mid pallet and finishes for 30 sec +. Very good to see these can age a bit.
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8/12/2018 - pjhr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Similar tasting notes to the last bottle.
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7/15/2018 - StraightnoChaser Likes this wine: 92 Points
Date Night at Sutter Street Steakhouse- Folsom, CA.
I don’t have any notes to add that haven’t already been expressed here, other than to say this wine was impressive enough to get my wife singing Cube’s “It was a Good Day”.
Who am I to argue?
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7/1/2018 - pjhr Likes this wine: 95 Points
Classic Sea Smoke! Lovely complexity with aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, indian spice, and cedar with delicious tannins and acidity on a long tasty finish.
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6/17/2018 - Blackwa Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is exactly where I like Pinot Noir to be, savory. Very herbally driven aromas profile still showing strawberry rhubarb, cherry, and spice. Flavors of strawberry pie and black cherry with a peppery spice. Mid weight palate with silky tannins and a nice balance this wine is at its best right now. Long lingering finish of black cherry and dried herbs
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6/17/2018 - Blackwa Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is exactly where I like Pinot Noir to be, savory. Very herbally driven aromas profile still showing strawberry rhubarb, cherry, and spice. Flavors of strawberry pie and black cherry with a peppery spice. Mid weight palate with silky tannins and a nice balance this wine is at its best right now. Long lingering finish of black cherry and dried herbs.
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6/2/2018 - Danvinoatx Likes this wine: 94 Points
Really appreciated the balance of this wine. No hard edges or tartness. For me, this is at a great place and am happy to have opened when I did.
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5/17/2018 - SurfCityJay Likes this wine: 92 Points
Went great with seared filet... spicy nose with some fruit... gentle finish
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3/11/2018 - PVJC Does not like this wine:
Really really dry, disappointed
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3/9/2018 - JuliannaD Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very nice and in a good spot. This still is full bodied with lots of ripe fruit but some complimentary spices are showing.
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3/3/2018 - suaviter Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fantastic. Decanted for an hour. Fresh berry notes and long lush finish.
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2/14/2018 - hdgraham4 Likes this wine: 93 Points
This was really tasty after 20 minutes in the glass. Continued to open up as the night went on. Drink now!!
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2/2/2018 - Vfxsherry wrote: 88 Points
Should have opened it sooner. Might be in the decline ��
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12/15/2017 - md928 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really tasty and jammy
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11/23/2017 - botrytisvirtuoso1819 wrote: 95 Points
from magnum
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11/14/2017 - iamandyc wrote: 91 Points
Dark cherry flavors and scent on this night. Drinking well but not as lively or complex as I'm used to with Sea Smoke.
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10/22/2017 - Deepdrop wrote: 90 Points
Just not my year for Southing. A bit too much cranberry (tartness) and fading fruit that I like. Some nice minerality in the background.
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10/8/2017 - pmarlo Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wine has aged nicely and the balance between all components is about right. A very slight fall off ion fruit, and usually when I notice that the wine slips a bit, but not in this case. Tastes of red fruits that have mellowed. totally drinkable ands ready now.
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9/22/2017 - krhaugh Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted about 1 hour. It has been 4 years since we last had a 10 vintage. Wine has smoothed and was very mellow. Lovely fruit with a long, velvety finish. This is in a really nice place right now.
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9/16/2017 - D3S Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great wine, drinking very well right now, the nose is nice with nice cherry and other red fruits and nice finish.
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9/9/2017 - Rich S Likes this wine: 91 Points
Popped and poured. Dark ruby color. Nose of pure cherry pie and cherry liquor with some baking spice and sweet oak. Very slight hint of heat on the finish but medium acid and sweet tannins and a smooth mouthfeel make this very enjoyable to drink. Still lots of primary fruit so I will let my other bottle sit for a few more years but very tasty now.
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7/7/2017 - IlonaN wrote: 88 Points
Considering the price point, this was underwhelming. Correct, nice texture, but not very interesting to drink.
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6/16/2017 - AllRed wrote: 91 Points
Double blind. Cherry compote and spice aromas. Ripe red berry fruit on the palate. Has some tannin on the palate to go along with ripe red berry and cherry fruit. Develops Asian spice and cinnamon qualities. Guessed RRV pinot.
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5/15/2017 - Neecies Likes this wine: 86 Points
Sweet cherry Red Vine licorice and cough drop fruit; shiny, polished texture.
Drinkable, but lighter and thinner than expected based on prior Sea Smokes I've had and seemingly lacking underlying fundamentals.
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5/5/2017 - Beach Wine Likes this wine:
Good bottle.
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4/18/2017 - Blackwa Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious savory notes accompanied by big cherry and lots of dark fruit. Great round palate
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4/15/2017 - FyneWine Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is a classic that's hit its stride. Opened up quickly. Fruit forward with a great finish. Drinking very well!
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4/9/2017 - SMZ wrote: 94 Points
The wine has matured beautifully..in its sweet spot
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3/26/2017 - pinot_glenn Likes this wine: 93 Points
Central coast, cherry, earthy, mineral. Low tannin, complex
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12/23/2016 - dresden wrote: 92 Points
Typical Sea smoke, mixed red/blue fruit. Drink in the next few years.
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12/21/2016 - wconnolly Likes this wine: 90 Points
Full of sour cherry and raspberry with a smoky, earthy finish. Not as multi dimensional as some other vintages of Sea Smoke I have had but still very good.
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10/23/2016 - wconnolly wrote: 90 Points
Ripe plum and strawberry flavors with all that earth and smoke that comes with Sta. Rita Hills Pinot. I do think that this has years to go. As flavorful as it is, the tannins are still plenty evident.
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9/23/2016 - King Cab wrote: 88 Points
Somewhat over-ripe and single dimension. I shall not waste time with a note, but the Alexana I had 2 hours earlier BLEW it literally out of the water (I was on a cruise)
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9/5/2016 - adipovino Likes this wine: 93 Points
Has really come along way since release. Really starting to sing now. Excellent example of central coast pinot. Tannins have softened considerable and secondary notes starting to emerge. Look forward to trying again in a year or so.
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8/20/2016 - Wowcoolman Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dry. Nice balance of fruit and earthiness
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8/11/2016 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 92 Points
Same as prior review. Solid wine
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6/17/2016 - SeaSmoke wrote: 90 Points
Comments similar to March 2016.
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6/6/2016 - TGLeroy wrote: 92 Points
Yep, that's Sta. Rita Hills doin' what it does best. Served with nut encrusted salmon - who wouldn't like that? 92+ yum!
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5/10/2016 - kgh wrote: 90 Points
Forward fruit flavors of plum and raspberry, with hint of smoke and mushrooms. Concentrated and big-bodied for pinot, with fresh acidity that pairs well with food.
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5/1/2016 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 Points
A fine PnP full bodied pinot. Drink now, not getting any better.
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4/19/2016 - SMZ wrote: 94 Points
Really hitting its stride; drinking beautifully right now.....bursting with lush flavors.
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4/8/2016 - globalflyer wrote: 93 Points
Blueberry and currant on the nose. Medium tannins and decent acidity. Plum and a hint of mint.
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3/20/2016 - SeaSmoke wrote: 90 Points
Similar comments to April 2015. Finish is short and very little spice on the palate.
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3/19/2016 - brasstab wrote: 94 Points
Buoyant and lively out of the bottle, without all the nuttiness of the last bottle. Cherry Coke and Boston Cream Pie. Settled in nicely against a Tuscan steak and won the night against a Hewitt 2011. At least for some. The Hewitt kinda lapped it way, way later. All in all, who am I to complain? Sea Smoke continues to deliver.
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3/8/2016 - Blue Shorts Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big, bold California-style pinot. Popped and poured. Notes to follow.
The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry, blackberry, cranberry and cinnamon. It tastes like blackberry, raspberry and red currant. The body is medium/full. The wine has silky texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has medium acidity.
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2/22/2016 - agrulich21 Likes this wine:
A bit too lean for my taste, but still enjoyable. I prefer the Ten over this style, but that's just me.
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2/19/2016 - hdgraham4 Likes this wine: 94 Points
What a great wine drinking beautifully right now. Complex, spicy, with a smooth finish.
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2/9/2016 - Bob in NC Likes this wine: 94 Points
Wow, even after several bottles, the group loved this wine. Still young but no one can blame you for opening these now.
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1/16/2016 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 Points
PnP. Great juice from Sea Smoke. No need to hold this vintage any longer.
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11/27/2015 - VAD wrote: 94 Points
Had it with Thanksgiving dinner. Great robust favors. Nice long finish and so smooth. Just excellent!
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11/26/2015 - mazik Likes this wine: 93 Points
Big pinot at its peak.
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10/3/2015 - mmcdds Likes this wine: 91 Points
Since I've last written a note on this wine, it has softened some and shed some of its youthful exuberance while still retaining its Sea Smokeness, which is to say that it's still fairly forward with bright, dark red fruit, cola notes, earth and spice. The oak treatment is abit heavier than I prefer, but overall, a very nice effort.
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9/17/2015 - g money Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nose started with strawberry and cherry. Started a little hot, but calmed right down after 15 minutes in the glass, turned into that beautiful earthy fruit forward coastal Pinot that we all love. Paired this with mushroom soup, and man was that spot on. Still has another couple of years, but why wait.
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9/13/2015 - brasstab Likes this wine: 90 Points
Came out of the bottle a little cray-cray and overbaked with cola and tea flavors. I sometimes think these guys overdo it. But it settled down nicely for an evening of delight. Not as delightful as my last bottle tho
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9/9/2015 - George Lopez Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking very well right now.
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8/21/2015 - Jbird73 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Actually quite similar to my prior note...drinking really well.....don't see a huge need to wait to consume but could be interesting if you have multiple to see if it changes and gains more earthy notes with a few more years in the bottle.
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8/9/2015 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 92 Points
One hour decant- big cherry, but well balanced, in prime and should hold up for at least 4-5 more years. Solid wine overall. Average value.
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7/23/2015 - winoj wrote: 93 Points
Absolutely awesome, I've been sick of pinot's for a while too and this one was still great!
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7/18/2015 - bigdogflow Likes this wine: 93 Points
Absolutely awesome!!!!
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6/6/2015 - tastark Likes this wine:
Very well made wine. Nose is full of red fruits: cherry, cranberry, red currant. A touch of alcohol on the nose as well, but it blew off after 30 minutes or so. On the palate the wine is very lush and round. The tannins are not bitter at all. A pretty big dose of well-integrated oak. Flavors of cherry cola and spice box. Not sure the QPR is there, but it's a good wine for those who like to chase labels.
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5/31/2015 - pshaugh wrote: 94 Points
Really enjoyed this one. One of the best this year. Dark cherries, and just a hint of the oak.
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5/25/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 92 Points
French wine lovers being converted...magnum by bottle...
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4/19/2015 - carlsport Likes this wine: 92 Points
Elegant, with cherries and vanilla. In a real nice spot - interestingly we decanted one for two hours and PnP the other and they were still quite similar.
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4/12/2015 - SeaSmoke wrote: 91 Points
Cherry, vanilla and oak on the nose and palate. Nice spice on the finish. This bottle is drinking nicely now and certainly has many years of life ahead.
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1/30/2015 - D3S Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very good but I agree that it is still young. Good cherry fruit.
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1/17/2015 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 91 Points
I get it now. It may have been a little too young the first time i had it. This is an excellent pinot. Flavor of cherry with vanilla on the finish. Definitely worthy of the hype.
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1/10/2015 - rigor wrote:
Very good but still young
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12/28/2014 - Rktekt3 wrote: 92 Points
Very nice.
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12/27/2014 - Tom Warden Likes this wine: 93 Points
This wine is mellowing out quite nicely...especially with 30 minutes of decanting ahead of drinking. Drank three bottles with some special friends with salmon and asparagus...perfect.
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12/26/2014 - raydawgone Likes this wine: 94 Points
Decanted for 2 hours. Sandalwood, cherry blossoms & fresh, white flowers on nose. Medium bodied, perfect acidity level. Cherry & red raspberry with overtones of vanilla on medium finish. Outstanding!
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12/25/2014 - Baxter1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Christmas dinner 2014
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12/5/2014 - wineismylife wrote: 92 Points
WIML92
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of berries, plums, white pepper and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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12/2/2014 - shapsplace wrote:
Tons of ripened red fruits. Seemed like it needed a bit more development. Maybe because it was a 1.5L bottle. Still really nice and always enjoyable. 90-92
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11/30/2014 - royalscam Likes this wine: 91 Points
Gives impression that needs more time - however probably will not get much better. That said a solid 92 - a bit stingy and short finish
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11/27/2014 - postiglioni Likes this wine: 93 Points
Blackberry and blueberry with a hint of Asian spice and tea. Very well balanced fruit and acidity. Delicious with Thanksgiving turkey.
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11/27/2014 - brasstab Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fabulous and dynamic companion to Turkey day turkey. Black cherry pie and warm, wet earth. Cheers and thanks!
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11/11/2014 - Cphofmann Likes this wine: 93 Points
Spicy, cherry cola nose and palate, nicely integrated acid and tannin. Drinking beautifully right now.
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10/20/2014 - SMZ wrote: 91 Points
The KB Keefer Pinot blew this wine away
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10/15/2014 - Blue Shorts wrote: 92 Points
Popped and poured. Needs a LOT of air. This is the cabernet of pinots. It's a very big wine. Not burgundian at all.
Having said that, it is a delicious wine. Nose of cherries, cola and oddly, apple. Taste similar to the nose, but no apple.
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9/26/2014 - marksfamily wrote: 85 Points
Lots of cherry. Delicate and floral. Drinking very young.
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9/26/2014 - Uglypinga Likes this wine:
Big dark and beautiful with loads of ripe cherries on the nose, a little oak and some herbs. Palate is big but sharply delineated. A hint of oaky vanilla in there. Still somewhat tannic and youno but I really like it. Happy to have some more.
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9/18/2014 - TK Mastres wrote: 92 Points
Nose of black cherries, a little earth, a teensy bit of heat and perhaps the faintest hint of holiday spice. The front presents a balanced attack of acid and fruit while continuing the cherry theme. Mid palate to finish darker fruits emerge and the heat kicks back up a smidge. Tannins and acid are present throughout so this wine should surely progress with the years.
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7/10/2014 - GalvezGuy wrote: 91 Points
Popped and poured, could have used a short decant. Nose of black cherry, cola, clove, and black tea. On the palate, black cherry, cola, spice. Finishes with quite a bit of tannic grip and sharp acidity. This probably needs to be held a couple more years to smooth out the sharp edges. Drink with a decant or hold over the short term.
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6/4/2014 - Uglypinga Likes this wine:
Deep, dark and fragrant as is to be expected. Great acidity and bright tart dark berries. This is too young and the most striking thing is the rather aggressive tannins. Give this a few years but it certainly has chops. Seasmoke continues to surprise me lately.
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4/23/2014 - burgundian wrote: 92 Points
Great wine, this was the lat of the lot
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4/20/2014 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 Points
Deep, dark garnet in color. Forward, fragrant & youthful nose of ripe red fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries, raspberries & plums with lovely floral notes, spice & herbal overtones, earthy, minerals, tea, a touch of anise, cherry-cola and a hints of vanilla & toasted oak. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of youthful, still developing, smooth textured, rich, ripe fruit flavors of Bing cherries, sweet raspberries & tart cranberries with kirsch, spices, herbs, cola/sassafras, earthy, minerals and some vanilla. Smooth lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present but has the depth, fruit & structure to develop even further. However, it seems to be further along in development than earlier Sea Smoke Southings.
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4/18/2014 - GalvezGuy wrote: 89 Points
Either I got an off bottle or this is in sharp decline. Nose of black cherry, pie cherry, cola, spice. On the palate less expressive with bright red cherry, cola, and spice. Short and very hot on the finish.
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3/29/2014 - crikel wrote: 93 Points
Very good, ready
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3/23/2014 - awise45 wrote: 93 Points
Decanted for an hour, but really opened up in hours 2-3. Wonderful array of floral notes and light fruit, with a long finish.
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3/22/2014 - dlcass Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nice wine with nice mouth feel. Smoky nose with bright dark fruit, bing cherry.
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3/7/2014 - Tom Warden wrote: 91 Points
This version of the Southing has a dusty quality to it...certainly more tannic than in years past. That's not a bad thing...just a bit different for a Sea Smoke. This is very dignified...enough fruit to complement the tannin and a very long finish...best enjoyed slowly.
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3/3/2014 - shaferguy91 wrote: 92 Points
Best Sea Smoke that I have had in a while. No decant.
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2/23/2014 - AIB wrote: 92 Points
too bad i only have a single bottle. This was a treat. A bit of vanilla overtones with a solid pinot.
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2/20/2014 - diane.forgy@dianeforgy.com wrote: 92 Points
Opened last night, decanted and had a couple glasses. Had I rates last night it would have been at least a few points lower. Alcohol was a bit over powering and it came across disjointed. Tonight the wine has filled out, gained weight and balance. A combination of tart, dark berry fruit, well integrated tannins, earth notes and mild spice. Based on my experience I would suggest a very long decant or maybe a two day evaluation.
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2/14/2014 - RLP805 wrote: 91 Points
Popped and poured, was consumed over about 90 minutes. This is the first time I really spent time with a Sea Smoke and I was pleasantly surprised. From what I have read in CT and other places I expect a much bigger fruit forward Cali PN. This wine was surprisingly restrained, if anything it maybe could have used more fruit and was a bit thin. Overall it was a well structured with dark fruit, sour cherry and some earthiness and funk on the a nice long finish. For a PN there was a decent amount of tannins which did give it an interesting mouth feel. The first glass was while preparing Pizza so the wine was consumed alone, the additional glasses was paired with the pizza. The wine work well in both conditions. with the first pour there was maybe a bit too much heat from the Alcohol on the finish but this blew off by the second glass and the wine handled the 14.5 ABV very well. Gave it a 91, would have been higher with a little more structure.
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2/14/2014 - Gator96 Likes this wine: 92 Points
With lebas... Awesome
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1/19/2014 - Decanting fool wrote: 85 Points
Seriously? This wine is obviously well made, but it lacks everything I love about Pinot Noir- it's cabernet in drag; overblown, planky and generic. I've tasted this wine several times to be sure I was giving it a fair shake. Is it my imagination, or is the cabernazation of pinot a trend?
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12/27/2013 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 92 Points
I wondered whether this would have seen enough time yet to be fully accessible. Nice dark fruit profile with mouth-filling richness and a dusty presence. Very lovely and seemed a bit more inviting than prior Southing's at this age. Enjoyable bottle.
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12/15/2013 - AIB wrote: 89 Points
Nice bottle but I expected more the way others had reviewed it. Overpriced.
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11/30/2013 - sandwich Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking better than the '09 at the same stage. Sweet red cherries and some tart vitamin c.
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11/28/2013 - KenPlace Likes this wine: 92 Points
Aromas of tart cherries, mushrooms and forest floor. Good length. Got better with air. Excellent with Thanksgiving dinner.
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10/29/2013 - brianngibson wrote: 91 Points
Black cherry, baking spice, vanilla,
firmly tannic. Delicious but not overly complex.
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10/25/2013 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious, finished in one sitting.
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10/21/2013 - Blackwa Likes this wine: 94 Points
Good balance but acidity isn't quite as bright as this is a full bodied Pinot. Signature clove aromas of Sea Smoke and lovely black cherry and pie spices on the palate.
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9/14/2013 - jwkagel wrote: 94 Points
The wine looks Rosy colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Cherry, and Alcohol/Hot. It tastes like Vanilla, Oak, and Cherry. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Satin-like texture. The wine finishes Long. Let this open in your glass to catch some air and you will be well rewarded. When you first take a sip it's a little out of balance but once it opens up it is truly a beautiful wine.
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9/1/2013 - starkravingmad Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent balance of earthiness and berries, while remaining light.
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8/23/2013 - MattMauldin wrote: 93 Points
Wine & Fire - Sta. Rita Hills Sat 8/17; 8/18/2013-8/23/2013: Notes of cassis, earthy spice, cedar and cherry through the bouquet. Complex and balanced palate, richly layered with black tea, fig, cherry, spice and cassis. Big mid-palate closing with fine tannins and strong finish. Excellent.
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8/16/2013 - GalvezGuy wrote:
Popped and poured. Nose of black cherry, red cherry, cranberry, smoke, spice. On the palate, rich with black cherry, raspberry, cranberry, spice, vanilla. A little hot on the finish.
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8/10/2013 - gmmilani Likes this wine: 91 Points
Sea Smoke doesn't disappoint. One of the best Pinot's around. Yummy raspberry and cherry flavors.
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7/7/2013 - Pinot Evil wrote: 91 Points
Dusty plum and currant
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6/28/2013 - punter wrote: 90 Points
Soft nose of cherry, tar, crushed pepper and spice. Opened after 45 mins of glass time, and started to develop some depth. Too young today, the unique spice element within this wine may make it a standout Pinot in 4 to 5 years.
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6/9/2013 - sammy wrote: 88 Points
Average nose for Pinot Noir. Pallet is a little sharp and dry. Hint of leather and heavy tannins. Not nearly as good as previous vintages. After breathing for over an hour, no improvement. Overpriced for quality.
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6/7/2013 - dase13 wrote: 92 Points
Medium red in color. Scents of cherries and red berries. Tastes are same as scents, with medium finish.
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6/2/2013 - mrmedoes wrote: 90 Points
Just is missing the integration that could maybe come with time (but I don't see it). Cherry all over the place, but nothing that different from most other good Santa Rita Hills pinots.
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5/11/2013 - jhieb Likes this wine: 93 Points
Tight, bold, and concentrated. This needs a few more years to integrate, but there is still a lot to enjoy today. Cherry dominates in flavor, and there is a strong note of peppercorns at the finish.
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5/5/2013 - Urodude wrote: 92 Points
Smooth, nice acidity. Long finish. Drinking great now
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4/20/2013 - SMZ wrote: 94 Points
Fantastic wine. Beautiful deep crimson color. Hints of vanilla and berries on the nose. Tons of flavor...this is one of the better Pinots I've had.
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4/18/2013 - Dasbird wrote: 93 Points
Finally starting to open up.
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4/2/2013 - GrapesRGreat Likes this wine: 92 Points
What this wine lacks in primary complexity at this point, it certainly makes up for with deliciousness. The alcohol is kept completely in check with a nice balance of acidity and fruit concentration. This was opened and slow ox'ed for 2 hours prior to consumption, which is recommended. I expect great things from this wine in 5-7 years.
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3/23/2013 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 89 Points
Its a good pinot, has a good mouthfeel and good flavor but definitely overhyped.
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3/14/2013 - pinotblanc wrote: 89 Points
A good Cali Pinot, but not too impressive.
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3/14/2013 - JOsgood wrote: 92 Points
Beautiful deep and vibrant nose. Smoky and spicy on the palate with lush berry fruits. Oak is well integrated and blends in seamlessly. This was really nice and I much prefer this bottling to the more expensive Ten.
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3/11/2013 - laprodoc wrote:
Pepper and black currant
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3/8/2013 - jonwill wrote: 93 Points
Outstanding, bright, powerful and full of fruit but balanced.
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2/28/2013 - tsebastianp wrote: 90 Points
Excellent bouquet
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2/17/2013 - mmcdds Likes this wine: 93 Points
Thought I'd try the 2010 tonight and found it to be quite delightful. The nose is abit reserved but on the palate the flavors of dark fruit, earth, spice, cola and black pepper have a rich, slightly feminine edge with good depth and complexity. This is quite nice with a long satisfying finish, but it was quite closed on opening and needed about 4 or 5 hours of double decanting to open.
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2/3/2013 - krhaugh Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted about 3 hours. A little tight at first but quickly opened up. Flavors of cherry and cola, hints of spice. Lot's of juicy fruit on the taste. Very subtle taste of pepper. I'd recommend letting this lay for a while.
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1/10/2013 - mmurry Likes this wine: 92 Points
Sour cherry and cola on the nose, along with rhubarb and spice, and some earth at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with cola and cherry, some pepper and rhubarb, and a good forest floor finish.
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1/6/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote: 89 Points
A bit less structured than previous vintages but still wonderful. Full of Cola and Cherry
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1/2/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote: 89 Points
A bit less structured than previous vintages. Light and tight.
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12/28/2012 - GalvezGuy wrote: 91 Points
Decanted 7 hours. Nose of black cherry, rhubarb, clove, cola, black tea. On the palate, bright red fruit, clove, cola, tea. Finishes with lively acidity.
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12/16/2012 - Rob MacKay wrote: 90 Points
Pretty good with nice acidity and some cola notes on the palate. Seems a little more fruit forward compared to previous vintages and also seems to lack the 'bigness' of previous vintages, which may not be a bad thing. Could still benefit from a couple of years in the bottle and was substantially improved after a few hours in the decanter.
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12/13/2012 - xboomer wrote: 93 Points
Drank this big bottle of Pinot Noir with Jay and Sylvia. great bottle
really enjoyed it
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12/13/2012 - Jbird73 Likes this wine: 92 Points
92 - Really great stuff with a beautiful nose and fantastic red fruits bursting out. Rhubarb, berries, silky smooth with a light-medium body. No wet earth or mushroomy character that I noticed at all...just red fruits which were great but note that when pairing with food. Looking forward to trying again after a couple of years to see if it gets more complex as I didn't sense layer after layer at this point. Surprised how much I enjoyed this as I usually like a little less fruit but it will be tough to keep the hands off of this for 2-3 more years (2015-2016) when I'm betting it will be better
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12/9/2012 - pearlsdad wrote: 90 Points
A little tight at first but opened nicely. Was expecting over the top bomb like cali pinot but was pleasantly surprised at the "normalness" of the wine.
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12/8/2012 - Blackwa wrote: 92 Points
Strawberry Rhubarb pie on the nose. Raspberry pie & spice on the palate. Very balanced but could use another 3 years easy. Long finish.
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11/24/2012 - MattMauldin wrote: 92 Points
Old Towne Market, Orcutt, CA- tasting: Aromas of rhubarb, earth and plummy fruit. Well balanced on the palate, showing nice mineral, earth, tea, and dark floral notes that temper the darker fruit. Silky feel on the palate with sharp acid and fine tannins. Medium-long finish. Nice complexity. Very well done.
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