36 Ratings
Sea Smoke Ten Pinot Noir Sta Rita Hills
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Wine Description
(2004 Vintage) Wine Spectator Review Rated 93 Generous and complex in its presentation of ripe blueberry, wild berry, earth, mineral and sage flavors. But what's most impressive is the aftertaste, which brings all the flavors together for a wonderful finish that keeps repeating the essential flavor themes. Drink now through 2011.
Expert Reviews
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International Wine Cellar(2005 Vintage) Deep red. Exotically perfumed nose offers a wild array of dark berry, cherry, incense and floral scents. Spicy red and dark berry flavors are refreshingly bitter but became sweeter with air, gaining a white pepper and baking spice character. Really stains the palate, finishing with outstanding cling and length. I was looking for oakiness but didn't find it. Curran noted that she's as meticulous as possible with her winemaking, leaving as little as possible to chance. As she put it: "Spontaneity i...
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Wine & Spirits(2005 Vintage) Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 04/08
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Wine Spectator(2005 Vintage) Rating: 92-94 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/06
youthful nose and lovely finish. v young but really attractive