2017 Sea Smoke Ten Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., $82. Released October 2019. Composed of ten clones from which the wine takes its name. 100% de-stemmed, inoculated with cultured yeasts after a 5-day cold soak, aged in French oak barrels, 68% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, dark rose petal and earthy flora lead off. Mouth-filling, extravagant purple and black fruits attack the palate in a mid-weight plus style. Sleek and polished with a touch of oak. The finish is not as long as the 2017 Southing bottling but this wine has more mid palate impact. Still somewhat tight compared to the 20`17 Southing with more tannins and probably more age worthy. Much better the following day with more aromatic goodness. Score: 94. Reviewed September 19, 2021

Winery: Sea Smoke Cellars
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards III: Central Coast - Sta. Rita Hills