Sea Smoke 2018 Ten Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills, California

2018 Santa Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir

The Sea Smoke 2018 Ten Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills, California, is a beautifully balanced red wine. It possesses a medium body that carries flavors with ease, enhancing the overall drinking experience. The acidity is mild, providing a perfect backdrop for the moderate fruit intensity to shine through. The tannins in this wine are subtle yet present, adding a nice texture to each sip. The 2018 vintage captures the essence of the Santa Rita Hills region, making it a delightful choice for those who appreciate a harmonious blend of flavors in their Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes:

Intense acidity and lavish tannins make for a simultaneously bright and rich expression on the palate, where black cherry and black raspberry are lofted by cardamom and mace.

Raspberry

Spices

Black Cherry

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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