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Sea Smoke 2011 Sea Spray

Top 10 American Sparkling Wines

Sea Smoke 2011 Sea Spray is made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes

Sea Smoke 2011 Sea Spray
Santa Rita Hills, California

If the name Sea Smoke Cellars is meant to evoke the coastal fog that often blankets its estate vineyards, Sea Spray is an apt description of the this lively sparkling wine. Made from biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir, the 2011 displays an aromatic bouquet of lavender, cranberries and lemon meringue, fine bubbles and a lengthy finish.

Rating: 15/20
Price:
$80

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