Sea Smoke Ten - 2007 - is rich with lush fruits atop the distinct character of a Pinot Noir - very clean - without the sometimes overpowering jamminess of the massive Brewer & Cliftons (who we put on the all time favorites page) - lots of cherry - very smooth - 14.5% alc. - no heat -
Ten refers to the number of clones used to make this truly excellent Pinot - there was some discussion at the tasting of where in California it was from - with many putting it north - in the Russian River - my own thoughts were Central Coast - not as far south as Santa Barbara - the mother-lode of full fruit Pinot Noir which are my all time favorites - it was great to be proven partially wrong - real $$$ but worth it for high end CA Pinot -
Tks Marty -
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