Sea Smoke 2023 “Southing” Pinot Noir MAGNUM | Sta. Rita Hills Estate

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Sea Smoke 2023 “Southing” Pinot Noir Magnum 1.5L – Sta. Rita Hills Estate Vineyard


📝 Detailed Tasting Notes & Description

The 2023 Sea Smoke “Southing” Pinot Noir Magnum is a singular expression of the stunning south‑facing bluff terroir of the Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. Designed for elegance, nuance and cellar‑worthy depths, this Magnum format encapsulates the estate’s hallmark cool‑climate acidity, site‑defined minerality and refined structure.

On the nose, the wine greets you with fresh red currant, wild strawberry and rose petal, layered with delicate notes of dried fruit, fennel seed, clove and nutmeg. The profile is bright yet composed, showing both immediate appeal and underlying complexity. 

On the palate, this Southing is beautifully balanced: crisp acidity underscores the mid‑palate, while fine tannins frame the wine without overshadowing fruit or finesse. Flavors of rainier cherry, tart cranberry, savory herbal spice and subtle juniper linger, concluding with a long finish marked by sea‑breezy minerality and gentle oak seasoning. The Magnum format lends added texture and aging potential, promising great evolution in the cellar.


🍇 Vineyard & Winemaking Highlights

  • Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

  • Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills (Estate Vineyard)

  • Vineyard Aspect: South‑facing “Southing” bluff on estate property

  • Winemaking: Hand‑harvested, destemmed clusters, cold soak prior to open top fermentation, aged for 16 months in 42% new French oak.

  • Format: Magnum 1.5 L — prized by collectors for slower maturation and greater aging ability.


🍽️ Food Pairing Suggestions

This wine pairs beautifully with:

  • Roast duck breast with berry glaze

  • Herb‑crusted lamb rack

  • Mushroom ragout on pappardelle

  • Aged Comté or Gruyère cheese
    Its vibrant acidity and refined structure make it ideal for dishes where elegance and freshness are key.


🕰️ Aging Potential

Thanks to the Magnum format and Sea Smoke’s pedigree, this 2023 Southing will drink beautifully now after decanting, yet hold and evolve for 10–15 years or more — a superb cellar candidate.

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