2004 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir – Santa Rita Hills
Posted by Marc on March 18, 2007
Had the pleasure of tasting the 2004 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir last night, and I was quite delighted.
It had a great nose, not exhibiting any excess alcohol or the brett, which has become common among many Pinot Noir’s now a days.
On the palate there was considerable fruit along with just enough tannins to balance the wine perfectly, giving the wine good aging potential. While I’ve never been able to describe the different fruits tasted (you can reference the tasting notes if you feel that is important), I will simply state the wine exhibited great texture, balance and a long, lingering after taste making this a very enjoyable wine to drink.
The biggest problem will be to hold some for later, as it is so drinkable now. Of course, you can always decant it, or at the bargain price [for a great pinot noir] of $50, buy several bottles to sample over the next several years (or in my case months).
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garybing said
Don’t be a twit , drink it now!
baboon37 said
I think your comment on the use of brett being common in the use of pinot noirs is quite off. i dont know which winrs you are chosing but a fine Pinot i s the sea smoke but wine industry has put out very very few brett Pinots.
Marc said
Boy, replying to a post almost a year old. I’m surprised, since I had already given this blog up for dead.
Anywaze, certainly not every Pinot has been infested with brett, it is a small percentage, and I did give a glowing report to the Sea Smoke Southing pinot because of it’s great balance.
I only mentioned brett, because some people are of the mistaken belief, that a pinot infested with brett, and smelling like a barnyard, makes for a great pinot. Quite to the contrary it ruins the wine.
But thanks for the comment