Sea Smoke

Streamside Estate Vineyard Chardonnay

9.145 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sasha Agapov

Medium– acidity, smooth, floral and full. I get strong ripe pear, melon, melon pulp, vanilla bean, lilies, white flowers, oak, apple pie and pannacotta. Smooth on the palate, dry+ with lots of pastry and fruit. Great wine, but I wish for a bit more acidity.

Medium– acidity, smooth, floral and full. I get strong ripe pear, melon, melon pulp, vanilla bean, lilies, white flowers, oak, apple pie and pannacotta. Smooth on the palate, dry+ with lots of pastry and fruit. Great wine, but I wish for a bit more acidity.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2015
Clayton Bahr

Good Chardonnay

Good Chardonnay

Jan 22nd, 2017
Rafael Landestoy

Clearly californian but with a French twist. Loved it.

Clearly californian but with a French twist. Loved it.

Aug 21st, 2016
David L

12' Sea Smoke Streamside Chardonnay. Last time I tried this particular bottle...made a note saying WAIT. It hasn't quite been a year.

Light golden in color(slightly darker then a year ago )Medium-ish body. This acidity has settled down since I had this last year(it needed to) quite nicely. Tropical flavors are still pronounced in the wine. Yellow apple, pear, pineapple, nutmeg & vanilla. Secondary flavors are starting to open up. Would enjoy trying this again in 2/3 years.

12' Sea Smoke Streamside Chardonnay. Last time I tried this particular bottle...made a note saying WAIT. It hasn't quite been a year.

Light golden in color(slightly darker then a year ago )Medium-ish body. This acidity has settled down since I had this last year(it needed to) quite nicely. Tropical flavors are still pronounced in the wine. Yellow apple, pear, pineapple, nutmeg & vanilla. Secondary flavors are starting to open up. Would enjoy trying this again in 2/3 years.

Feb 26th, 2016
ONX Wines

Hospitality Lead ONX Wines

8.3

Well made and good with food...stylistically a little over done

Well made and good with food...stylistically a little over done

Nov 1st, 2015
Ian Blackburn

I think I need more to describe it --- goodyumwhatamidrinkingohshititsgoodistheremore?ohshititsgone

I think I need more to describe it --- goodyumwhatamidrinkingohshititsgoodistheremore?ohshititsgone

Aug 31st, 2015
Rebecca Fletcher

Ripe fruit. A bit hot on the palate but well balanced.

Ripe fruit. A bit hot on the palate but well balanced.

Aug 17th, 2015
David L

You must let this wine open up. A medium to light bodied Chardonnay. The acidity is more towards the middle & back of the palate. Citrus flavors are pronounced in this wine. Yellow Apple & pineapple. Finishing with light nutmeg that splashed across your palate. This wine needs 1 good year to come together.

You must let this wine open up. A medium to light bodied Chardonnay. The acidity is more towards the middle & back of the palate. Citrus flavors are pronounced in this wine. Yellow Apple & pineapple. Finishing with light nutmeg that splashed across your palate. This wine needs 1 good year to come together.

May 31st, 2015
Vance Gregory

Owner Edmond Wine Shop

9.1

In a blind tastings of Puligny-Montrachets, this wine would surely embarrass me. A 1er Cru Chardonnay. Exquisite.

In a blind tastings of Puligny-Montrachets, this wine would surely embarrass me. A 1er Cru Chardonnay. Exquisite.

Feb 14th, 2015
Jody Scharf

Liquid gold

Liquid gold

Mar 31st, 2020