Sea Smoke

Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs Sta. Rita Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir

9.315 ratings

9.31 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

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

12 months of sur lie aging in barrel, bottle aged an additional 24 months prior to disgorging, wine was finished with no dosage.Pale lemon with aromas of stone fruits, blossom and yeasty notes, fine creamy mousse and tiny rapid bubble flow, full-bodied, ripe apple and pear on the palate, citrus and some spice, nice acidity, well balanced ending with toasty mineral notes. Nice!

12 months of sur lie aging in barrel, bottle aged an additional 24 months prior to disgorging, wine was finished with no dosage.Pale lemon with aromas of stone fruits, blossom and yeasty notes, fine creamy mousse and tiny rapid bubble flow, full-bodied, ripe apple and pear on the palate, citrus and some spice, nice acidity, well balanced ending with toasty mineral notes. Nice!

Feb 14th, 2022

Austin Blackwell

9.5

Really wish I had another one!! Toasted almond and brioche aromas with citrus and cherry. I think it’s my favorite Sea Spray vintage yet!

Really wish I had another one!! Toasted almond and brioche aromas with citrus and cherry. I think it’s my favorite Sea Spray vintage yet!

Jan 3rd, 2024

Bernard Benninghoff

9.9

Great herby sparkling wine

Great herby sparkling wine

May 29th, 2021

9.3

Paired brilliantly w some osetra and sturgeon.

Paired brilliantly w some osetra and sturgeon.

Dec 27th, 2019

Austin Blackwell

9.2

Make sure you get it really cold. These bottles have a reputation to foam over even with care.

Make sure you get it really cold. These bottles have a reputation to foam over even with care.

Nov 30th, 2019

Austin Blackwell

9.0

Brighter than the last 2 vintages. Pure Apple aromas and a very crisp palate with excellent bubble consistency

Brighter than the last 2 vintages. Pure Apple aromas and a very crisp palate with excellent bubble consistency

Jan 1st, 2019

9.2

Betsy had this 2 years ago

Betsy had this 2 years ago

Jan 1st, 2023

9.3

Jose had this 3 years ago

Jose had this 3 years ago

Feb 9th, 2022

9.2

Betsy had this 3 years ago

Betsy had this 3 years ago

Jan 1st, 2022

9.3

Grant had this 5 years ago

Grant had this 5 years ago

Apr 12th, 2020