Sea Smoke

Ten Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

9.139 ratings
9.18 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
Jay Eagan

Pairing with wild boar rack in DC!

Pairing with wild boar rack in DC!

Apr 5th, 2019
Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.2

Tastes remarkably young and fresh after 9 years. A big Pinot showing lots of oak but not necessarily in an ostentatious way. Complex, long finish, all of the quality wine buzz words. As advertised, if not exactly the style I gravitate towards these days.

Tastes remarkably young and fresh after 9 years. A big Pinot showing lots of oak but not necessarily in an ostentatious way. Complex, long finish, all of the quality wine buzz words. As advertised, if not exactly the style I gravitate towards these days.

Jun 24th, 2016
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.5

Awesome Pinot out of a MAGNUM. Holding up Great! Wish there were more here. Gorgeous fruits nice complexity. A stunner from 2007! CB 95

Awesome Pinot out of a MAGNUM. Holding up Great! Wish there were more here. Gorgeous fruits nice complexity. A stunner from 2007! CB 95

Oct 11th, 2015
Matt Sterr

Nice black cherry scents on the nose. Palate in still incredibly concentrated with black cherry, cassis (odd) and dark berries. Outstanding.

Nice black cherry scents on the nose. Palate in still incredibly concentrated with black cherry, cassis (odd) and dark berries. Outstanding.

Apr 5th, 2015
Matt Fosket

Barely Pinot noir...

Barely Pinot noir...

Jul 26th, 2013
Thomas McKinley

Powerful but smooth. Great Pinot

Powerful but smooth. Great Pinot

Nov 27th, 2016
Brandon Boesch

One of the best sb county pinots I've ever had. Amazing nose of cherries, cola, moss. Mouthfeel is perfect. Just great fruit but has mellowed out with soft tannins and a great herbal and acidic undertone. This is a great example of balanced, fruit forward, california Pinot noir. Has a lot of years left as well.

One of the best sb county pinots I've ever had. Amazing nose of cherries, cola, moss. Mouthfeel is perfect. Just great fruit but has mellowed out with soft tannins and a great herbal and acidic undertone. This is a great example of balanced, fruit forward, california Pinot noir. Has a lot of years left as well.

Nov 27th, 2016
Eric Waxman

Sea Smoke 10 2007; outstanding

Sea Smoke 10 2007; outstanding

Sep 10th, 2016
Eric Waxman

Sea Smoke Ten; perfect for a night at the Hollywood Bowl.

Sea Smoke Ten; perfect for a night at the Hollywood Bowl.

Jul 27th, 2016
Frank Witulski

Unique tasting Pinot. Very heavy and dark. Michelle said it was buttery and rich and gets more fruity as it warms.

Unique tasting Pinot. Very heavy and dark. Michelle said it was buttery and rich and gets more fruity as it warms.

Jul 17th, 2016