Sea Smoke

Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.2142 ratings
9.425 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
David L

12’ Sea Smoke TEN Estate.
Waited 3 years before I opened my last bottle. Not that it wasn’t drinking three or four years ago. It was terrific at that time! Different now...
Decanted it for 30 minutes. Nose has always sold this wine for me. No matter what vintage! Aromas of black raspberry, baked cherry pie.
The first sip delivers & carries over the black raspberry, lavender, moderate aged oak(the TEN always has healthy amount of spices) lush & long finish. Moderate acidity & muture tannins. Great time to enjoy! Will age gracefully for another 7/10 years.

12’ Sea Smoke TEN Estate.
Waited 3 years before I opened my last bottle. Not that it wasn’t drinking three or four years ago. It was terrific at that time! Different now...
Decanted it for 30 minutes. Nose has always sold this wine for me. No matter what vintage! Aromas of black raspberry, baked cherry pie.
The first sip delivers & carries over the black raspberry, lavender, moderate aged oak(the TEN always has healthy amount of spices) lush & long finish. Moderate acidity & muture tannins. Great time to enjoy! Will age gracefully for another 7/10 years.

May 15th, 2020
Shawn R

Drinks nearly as good as the 2010 vintage.

Drinks nearly as good as the 2010 vintage.

Nov 22nd, 2017
Chanse Cooper

Awesome!!!!

Awesome!!!!

1 person found it helpfulJan 25th, 2015
Craig Roemer

Producer/consultant of sparkling wines for Sea Smoke Cellars, Merry Edwards Wines, Goldeneye Winery, Rhys Vineyards, and Infinite Monkey Theroem Wines, Operational Director Prim Family Vineyard, Proprietor C R Wines.

10

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2014
Sonyia Grabski

Perfect wine to end a hectic week! I'm thankful for my allocation!

Perfect wine to end a hectic week! I'm thankful for my allocation!

1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2014
David L

12' Sea Smoke TEN. Decant for an hour. So good! It's a baby.

12' Sea Smoke TEN. Decant for an hour. So good! It's a baby.

Mar 24th, 2017
Ron R
9.3

We just love the intense extraction that is presented here. Tannins border on gritty and maybe a touch green - love em. Beautiful structure and mouthfeel. Maraschino cherries, supported by a complex wood treatment. Loving it.
@David A Lentine and Kristen are rock stars for gifting this gem to us.

We just love the intense extraction that is presented here. Tannins border on gritty and maybe a touch green - love em. Beautiful structure and mouthfeel. Maraschino cherries, supported by a complex wood treatment. Loving it.
@David A Lentine and Kristen are rock stars for gifting this gem to us.

Nov 27th, 2016
David L

12' Sea Smoke Ten Magnum. Much more approachable than I thought it would be.

12' Sea Smoke Ten Magnum. Much more approachable than I thought it would be.

Nov 6th, 2016
Ron R
9.6

Nose is so complex. @Joe Lucca would describe this as campfire. Also detect petals and earth. Extravagant mouthfeel and texture. Burnt matches, baking spices, dark cherries and cola berries. Ethereal balance.

Nose is so complex. @Joe Lucca would describe this as campfire. Also detect petals and earth. Extravagant mouthfeel and texture. Burnt matches, baking spices, dark cherries and cola berries. Ethereal balance.

Nov 6th, 2016
Kevin Ortzman

Intesnse big black fruit on the nose and well balanced on the palate

Intesnse big black fruit on the nose and well balanced on the palate

Jul 3rd, 2016