Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.3417 ratings
9.037 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Chris McClellan

Purity of red fruits, cherry cola and lavender…ripe fruit and bright acidity with great finish….

Purity of red fruits, cherry cola and lavender…ripe fruit and bright acidity with great finish….

Jun 13th, 2021
Mike R
9.4

Very balanced medium body palette length and weight - med acidity - red with lovely transparent edge - plum and tart cherries - will last 5-10 years - ready now - not quite a pnp - en mag

Very balanced medium body palette length and weight - med acidity - red with lovely transparent edge - plum and tart cherries - will last 5-10 years - ready now - not quite a pnp - en mag

Dec 27th, 2020
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.8

Sweet, broad.

Sweet, broad.

Dec 7th, 2018
Jay Eagan

Started with a little plum on the nose and dark berries on the palate. While there’s no hint of oxidation this vintage will not improve from here so my duty is clear - drink ‘em.

Started with a little plum on the nose and dark berries on the palate. While there’s no hint of oxidation this vintage will not improve from here so my duty is clear - drink ‘em.

1 person found it helpfulJun 28th, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The 12 is starting it prime drinking window. It’s round, full and elegant mouthfeel is stupendous.

The fruits are ripe & lush. Blackberries, dark cherries, plum, blueberries painting the background, soft baking spices, dark fresh florals, rich forest floor, good round acidity and long, well balanced, elegant finish.

The 12 is starting it prime drinking window. It’s round, full and elegant mouthfeel is stupendous.

The fruits are ripe & lush. Blackberries, dark cherries, plum, blueberries painting the background, soft baking spices, dark fresh florals, rich forest floor, good round acidity and long, well balanced, elegant finish.

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2018
Mark Oldman

how does great get greater? #Bâtard's deeply lusty farfalle with short rib ragu lubricated w/ ripe, complex, floral, autumn woodsy #SeaSmoke Southing #Pinot '14

how does great get greater? #Bâtard's deeply lusty farfalle with short rib ragu lubricated w/ ripe, complex, floral, autumn woodsy #SeaSmoke Southing #Pinot '14

Apr 26th, 2017
Ed Lehrman

From Magnum. Very tasty and would be even better decanted.

From Magnum. Very tasty and would be even better decanted.

Dec 14th, 2016
Bryce Bannatyne

New Jersey Sales Representative Martin Scott Wines, Ltd

9.0

Needs time

Needs time

Dec 5th, 2016
Drew Falkman

Fine but way overrated. Highly extracted Pinot.

Fine but way overrated. Highly extracted Pinot.

Nov 27th, 2016
Scott Wren

Super ripe. Plummy.

Super ripe. Plummy.

Nov 18th, 2016