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Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir 2022 is the flagship expression from Sea Smoke Estate, crafted exclusively from their organically farmed vineyards in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation in Santa Barbara County. The name “Southing” refers to the south-facing exposures of the estate’s hillside blocks, which receive optimal sun and cooling Pacific breezes, creating the ideal balance of ripeness and freshness in the fruit.
The 2022 vintage was shaped by the estate’s signature combination of marine influence, fog, and low-yielding vines, producing Pinot Noir of purity and precision. Sea Smoke is renowned for its meticulous approach, with every vineyard block hand-tended, organically certified, and harvested at night to preserve delicate aromatics. Vinification takes place in small lots with minimal intervention, followed by aging in carefully selected French oak barrels.
Produced in limited quantities and highly sought after on release, Southing represents the essence of Sea Smoke’s vision: a Pinot Noir that embodies the Sta. Rita Hills terroir with elegance, structure, and longevity. Offered here as a pre-arrival, it reflects both rarity and collectability, making it a cornerstone for serious Pinot Noir enthusiasts and collectors of California’s finest wines.
Sea Smoke Southing 2022 opens with an expressive floral and fruit bouquet—imagine rose water intertwined with fresh strawberries, Rainier cherries, and a whisper of geranium, all carried by a delicate undercurrent of baking spices. On the palate it feels both refined and vibrant, balancing bright, cool‐climate acidity with fine tannic structure and a touch of minerality. The texture is silky yet carries enough tension to give it elegance and length, with an ever-changing profile that evolves gently in the glass.
This Pinot Noir shows its best alongside dishes with finesse and subtle complexity. Picture a roasted duck breast with a cherry‐or plum‐based sauce, where the wine’s fruit and floral notes harmonize with the savory richness. Grilled salmon glazed with a soy-ginger reduction or seared scallops with delicate herb butter elevate the wine’s acidity and freshness. For vegetarians, wild mushroom risotto or roasted beets with a drizzle of balsamic and goat cheese mirror its earthiness and spice. Even a cheese plate of triple-cream Brie or an aged chèvre plays beautifully with its layered texture and evolving floral-fruit character.