Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing 2022

Introducing the Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing 2022, a stunning expression of balance, elegance, and complexity from the heart of California’s Santa Rita Hills. Every year, the goal for Southing is to create the perfect marriage of these elements, and the 2022 vintage delivers a refined Pinot Noir that showcases both power and finesse in every sip.

Winemaking

The grapes for Southing 2022 are hand-harvested at the peak of ripeness, with clusters carefully sorted in the vineyard to ensure only the best fruit makes it to the fermentation process. After gentle destemming, the grapes undergo cold soaking in open-top fermenters, followed by a slow and steady fermentation process with daily manual punch-downs. The wine is aged in French oak barrels to develop its structure and richness, bottled without fining or filtration to preserve its purity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: A dynamic and evolving bouquet, with aromas of fresh currant, strawberry, and rose, complemented by hints of dried fruit, fennel, clove, and nutmeg. The ever-changing nose captures the essence of the wine’s complexity.
• Palate: On the palate, Southing 2022 is silky and smooth, offering layers of bright red fruit, earthy nuances, and subtle spice. The minerality and fine tannins are harmonized by the cool climate acidity of the estate vineyard, enhancing the wine's structure and giving it a lively, refreshing quality.
• Finish: The finish is long and delicate, with lingering red fruit and spice notes that speak to the wine's elegant complexity.

Key Features

• From Santa Rita Hills: Sourced from Sea Smoke’s estate vineyard in the cool-climate region of Santa Rita Hills, which imparts distinct minerality and fresh acidity to the wine.
• Elegance and Complexity: The 2022 vintage captures the ideal balance of fresh fruit, spice, and subtle earthiness, enhanced by fine tannins and bright acidity.
• Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, grilled salmon, or a creamy mushroom risotto.