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Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Ten 2018

Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California
WE 94
TP 93
14.5% ABV
Item # 337297

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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Fresh aromas of smashed black cherry and dark strawberry prove quite juicy on the nose of this bottling, while tarragon, cinnamon and nutmeg elements add nuance. The palate is like a bowlful of cherries and strawberries, sprinkled generously with chai and French toast spices, proving immensely easy to quaff. Alcohol 14.5%. (Sep 2021)"

93 points The Tasting Panel: "Winemaker Don Schroeder has spent the past 18 years working with the 150 planted acres of Pinot Noir, including ten different clones across more than 30 individual blocks, on the Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard. 'When we farm, we make decisions that go beyond a single vintage; part of our work is to lay the foundation for the vineyard managers and winemakers who come after us,' says Schroeder in regards to the winery’s commitment to organic and Biodynamic farming. A perfume of brined cherries and tilled soil leads to flavors of cinnamon, plum, and lavender. Intense and direct, with a plush finish. (Jul/Aug 2021)"

Producer notes: "A brooding and intense wine. The aromas begin with notes of elderberry, freesia and fig, then a myriad of savory spices, and a hint of lavender. Firm, mature tannins—evidence of Ten’s ageability—are followed by a long, velvety finish. Alcohol 14.7%."
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Fresh aromas of smashed black cherry and dark strawberry prove quite juicy on the nose of this bottling, while tarragon, cinnamon and nutmeg elements add nuance. The palate is like a bowlful of cherries and strawberries, sprinkled generously with chai and French toast spices, proving immensely easy to quaff. Alcohol 14.5%. (Sep 2021)"

93 points The Tasting Panel: "Winemaker Don Schroeder has spent the past 18 years working with the 150 planted acres of Pinot Noir, including ten different clones across more than 30 individual blocks, on the Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard. 'When we farm, we make decisions that go beyond a single vintage; part of our work is to lay the foundation for the vineyard managers and winemakers who come after us,' says Schroeder in regards to the winery’s commitment to organic and Biodynamic farming. A perfume of brined cherries and tilled soil leads to flavors of cinnamon, plum, and lavender. Intense and direct, with a plush finish. (Jul/Aug 2021)"

Producer notes: "A brooding and intense wine. The aromas begin with notes of elderberry, freesia and fig, then a myriad of savory spices, and a hint of lavender. Firm, mature tannins—evidence of Ten’s ageability—are followed by a long, velvety finish. Alcohol 14.7%."
Product SKU 337297
Producer Sea Smoke
Country United States
Region California
SubRegion Central Coast
Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Varietal Pinot Noir
Vintage 2018
Size 750ml
Color Red
ABV 14.5%
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