2020 Sea Smoke ''Sea Spray'' Blanc de Noirs, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA
ABOUT THIS WINE
Crafted exclusively from organically farmed Pinot Noir grapes grown in Sea Smoke’s estate vineyard, the 2019 “Sea Spray” is a traditional-method Blanc de Noirs, aged en tirage for nearly four years to develop profound depth and texture. The vineyard's marine-influenced microclimate—shaped by persistent ocean fog and coastal breezes—produces fruit of remarkable freshness and structure.
Hand-harvested at night and whole-cluster pressed, the base wine undergoes primary fermentation in stainless steel and neutral French oak, followed by secondary fermentation in bottle. The extended aging on lees results in delicate autolytic notes and exceptional finesse. No dosage is added at disgorgement, preserving the wine’s purity and precision.
This sparkling Pinot Noir is a standout aperitif but also pairs beautifully with Dungeness crab, aged Gruyère, or roast chicken with herbs.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Sea Smoke is one of California’s most iconic producers, renowned for their limited-production Pinot Noir and commitment to biodynamic and organic farming. Located in the Santa Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, Sea Smoke benefits from one of the coolest growing climates in California, which allows for extended hang time and balanced ripening.
Founded with a vision to produce world-class Pinot Noir and sparkling wine, Sea Smoke meticulously farms its steep, south-facing estate vineyard without synthetic inputs. Their philosophy emphasizes terroir transparency, sustainability, and low-intervention winemaking. The “Sea Spray” bottling embodies their pursuit of elegance and authenticity—an American sparkling wine with true Burgundian soul.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Crafted exclusively from organically farmed Pinot Noir grapes grown in Sea Smoke’s estate vineyard, the 2019 “Sea Spray” is a traditional-method Blanc de Noirs, aged en tirage for nearly four years to develop profound depth and texture. The vineyard's marine-influenced microclimate—shaped by persistent ocean fog and coastal breezes—produces fruit of remarkable freshness and structure.
Hand-harvested at night and whole-cluster pressed, the base wine undergoes primary fermentation in stainless steel and neutral French oak, followed by secondary fermentation in bottle. The extended aging on lees results in delicate autolytic notes and exceptional finesse. No dosage is added at disgorgement, preserving the wine’s purity and precision.
This sparkling Pinot Noir is a standout aperitif but also pairs beautifully with Dungeness crab, aged Gruyère, or roast chicken with herbs.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Sea Smoke is one of California’s most iconic producers, renowned for their limited-production Pinot Noir and commitment to biodynamic and organic farming. Located in the Santa Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, Sea Smoke benefits from one of the coolest growing climates in California, which allows for extended hang time and balanced ripening.
Founded with a vision to produce world-class Pinot Noir and sparkling wine, Sea Smoke meticulously farms its steep, south-facing estate vineyard without synthetic inputs. Their philosophy emphasizes terroir transparency, sustainability, and low-intervention winemaking. The “Sea Spray” bottling embodies their pursuit of elegance and authenticity—an American sparkling wine with true Burgundian soul.
