2023 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten

$229

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Description

Sea Smoke was founded in 1999 with the purchase of a rare and magical property in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA north of Santa Barbara that had long been coveted by local winemakers and growers for its clear potential as a site capable of producing extraordinary Pinot Noir & Chardonnay. This incredible piece of land would become Sea Smoke’s estate vineyards and in 2001 our first vintage was released to wide acclaim, instantly cementing Sea Smoke’s status as one of the top producers of Pinot Noir in California. In the pursuit of coaxing the best possible expressions of Pinot Noir from our estate vineyard, we began farming organically in 2005 while also applying the principles of biodynamic farming to a portion of the estate.

Vintage: 2023

ABV: 14.5%

Ten is bold, brooding, and unapologetically intense—a Pinot Noir of uncommon power and depth. Aromas of blueberry, cassis, and blackberry mingle with lavender, exotic spice, and herbs de Provence. Notes ofhazelnut, thyme, and licorice add nuance. Firm, mature tannins and a long, velvety finish reveal its dark, seductive core. Masculine in character, Ten often surprises even the most devoted Cabernet drinkers

ABV 13.5%

Vintage 2023

Varietal Pinot Noir

Appellation California

Fruit Pinot Noir

Acidity 5.5 g/L

pH 3.58

Named for the ten distinct Pinot Noir clones on our estate, Ten is our deepest and most structured expression. Fruit was hand-harvested at night for freshness, with "jack stems" meticulously removed and whole berries gravity-fed into open-top fermenters. After a five-day cold soak, fermentation withcultured yeasts began, with manual punch-downs twice daily. Maceration lasted 16 to 28 days. Free-run wine was drained, and skins were gently pressed to avoid bitterness. After overnight settling, wines were racked separately to barrel and age for 15 months. The final blend was assembled from individually graded barrels and bottled unfined and unfiltered in April 2025.