Sea Smoke 2018 Southing Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills, California

2018 Santa Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir

The Sea Smoke 2018 Southing Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills, California, showcases a medium body that gracefully carries its vibrant acidity and moderate fruit intensity. The wine's tannins add a pleasant structure, enhancing the overall balance and complexity of this elegant red.

Tasting notes:

Expansive in the mouth with a cohesive tannic backbone and a very long and intensely fruity finish. Very polished, with fruit that offers a really charming spark of pleasure.

Spices

Plum

Raspberry

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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