Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Southing 2018

95 points Wine Enthusiast: “Extremely suave aromas of rich black cherry, caramel cream and spearmint make for a wondrous, elegant and silky nose on this monopole bottling. Chiseled, expertly polished tannins frame the more delicate sip, where the black-cherry-cream flavors are enhanced by star anise and nutmeg accents. Alcohol 14.5%. (May 2021)”

Producer notes: “The ever-changing nose of the Southing exhibits Watermelon, Jasmine, Victoria plum; and subtle baking spices. The fine tannins and minerality are enhanced by our estate vineyard’s characteristic cool climate acidity. Alcohol 14.7%.”