Sea Smoke
Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
A butterscotch and brioche rush on the nose, which flows through to the palate. Apricot and citrus notes on the mid palate. Lovely acidity and oak treatment. This has evolved to better place since the last time I tasted this vintage.
A butterscotch and brioche rush on the nose, which flows through to the palate. Apricot and citrus notes on the mid palate. Lovely acidity and oak treatment. This has evolved to better place since the last time I tasted this vintage.
May 27th, 2018Bourbon and Carmel cream notes. Fresh fruit and vanilla on finish but a touch more RS than expected
Bourbon and Carmel cream notes. Fresh fruit and vanilla on finish but a touch more RS than expected
Jan 16th, 2017Nose is pineapple and oak. On the palate Only moderately alcoholic. Almost a chemical oak taste. This could be worse.
Nose is pineapple and oak. On the palate Only moderately alcoholic. Almost a chemical oak taste. This could be worse.
Nov 19th, 2018Excellent. Thanksgiving. 2017. Madi liked it
Excellent. Thanksgiving. 2017. Madi liked it
Nov 26th, 2017One delicious chard, nice balance of crisp fruit and oak
One delicious chard, nice balance of crisp fruit and oak
Jan 30th, 2017Checked all boxes in what is a California CH style, but not worth $102, sorry. You can get the same or better for half that. Halo effect? Coattails?
Checked all boxes in what is a California CH style, but not worth $102, sorry. You can get the same or better for half that. Halo effect? Coattails?
May 4th, 2016