2004 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir

[dananne]

This is the first Sea Smoke we've tried, and we killed the baby so that we would know how to approach future orders from the winery, as we just landed on the mailing list this past spring. This is a gorgeous wine, and what I particularly liked about it is that it was large without the fruit flavors turning over to the stewed or jammy flavors, or without compromising the body and texture of the wine. This was a PN. Decanted 30 minutes before 1st pour and through evening. Dark garnet in color. Aromas and flavors of cherry and cinnamon, with just a whiff of clove and smoke and some red spices on the finish. The 14.7% alc. was felt with just a bite on the back of the throat on the finish, and it was felt when the bottle was empty, though it isn't a hot wine at all. Very, very good wine. Will sit on our remaining Southings for another year or so, then will pop them over the next 3-6. When asked for comment to add to this, Anne said, "It was good." Now I know what the fuss was about with Sea Smoke. They know their stuff. $49 by mailing list.