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Sea Smoke Cellars Pinot Noir TEN Santa Rita Hills 2023 750ml
🇺🇸 Expert levels of integration... subtle yet persistent aromas of raspberry.
Sea Smoke Cellars Pinot Noir TEN | Santa Rita Hills | 2023 | 750ml | Santa Barbara County, California, USA
Rated 97 Points – Wine Enthusiast (Matt Kettmann)
A brooding and intense Pinot Noir from Sea Smoke's estate vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills. TEN is named for the ten Pinot Noir clones planted on the property, delivering extraordinary comple...Show More >
Sea Smoke Cellars Pinot Noir TEN | Santa Rita Hills | 2023 | 750ml | Santa Barbara County, California, USA
Rated 97 Points – Wine Enthusiast (Matt Kettmann)
A brooding and intense Pinot Noir from Sea Smoke's estate vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills. TEN is named for the ten Pinot Noir clones planted on the property, delivering extraordinary complexity and ageability from one of California's most celebrated cool-climate appellations.
- Winery: Sea Smoke Cellars
- Origin: Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, USA
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Vintage: 2023
- Source: Estate Vineyard
- Drink: Now – 2040
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Blueberry, cassis, lavender, exotic spices, hazelnut, thyme, and licorice
- Palate: Firm, mature tannins with cherry compote, citrus rind, strawberry cream, and raspberry
- Finish: Long, velvety finish with lingering violet and cranberry
Critical Acclaim
- 🏆 Wine Enthusiast – 97 Points (Matt Kettmann): "Expert levels of integration... subtle yet persistent aromas of raspberry, cranberry, potpourri and light sagebrush. The palate's firm texture elevates the cherry compote, citrus rind and strawberry cream flavors, with a lingering sense of violet painting the corners. This will be exciting to watch for years. Drink now–2040."
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Wine Information:
Country: United States
Region: California
Sub-Region: Santa Rita Hills
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Variety: Pinot Noir
Type: Reds
Size:
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