2019 Sea Smoke ''Sea Spray'' Blanc de Noirs, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA

2019 Sea Smoke ''Sea Spray'' Blanc de Noirs, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA

A rare and distinctive sparkling wine from the famed Sea Smoke estate, the 2019 “Sea Spray” Blanc de Noirs delivers a luxurious, methodically crafted expression of Pinot Noir from the cool-climate slopes of Santa Rita Hills. With graceful bubbles and layered complexity, it opens with aromas of wild strawberries, toasted brioche, and crushed seashells. The palate is taut and energetic, marked by a core of ripe red berry fruit, citrus zest, and a whisper of almond cream, all wrapped in a refined mousse. Crisp acidity drives the wine to a long, mineral-laced finish.

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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.

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Grape(s) Pinot Noir
Farming Organic, Biodynamic