Seasmoke Sea Spray Blanc De Noir 2020

Description

Sea Smoke Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs 2016 is a sparkling wine crafted with precision and elegance, produced by the highly regarded Sea Smoke Cellars in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation of Santa Barbara County, California. Known primarily for their exceptional Pinot Noir, Sea Smoke applies the same meticulous standards to this mthode traditionnelle sparkling wine. The name Blanc de Noirs indicates that it is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, which are gently pressed to avoid extracting too much color, resulting in a pale, refined expression that still carries the depth and structure of the variety.

The 2016 vintage benefited from the unique microclimate of the Sta. Rita Hills, where cool Pacific Ocean breezes and persistent morning fog extend the growing season and allow the grapes to ripen slowly, developing concentrated flavors while preserving fresh acidity. This environment, combined with the winerys biodynamic farming practices and careful hand-harvesting, ensures that Sea Spray reflects both place and vintage with purity and finesse. The wine is aged sur lie in bottle, giving it complexity, fine texture, and the kind of elegance more commonly associated with renowned sparkling regions of the world.