Sea Smoke Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 2023

Sea Smoke Cellars, Lompoc, CA, a small winery in the Santa Rita Hills of California, produces estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a coveted stretch of land in the western end of Santa Barbara, known for its "perfect" microclimate, soils and sun exposure to grow world-class wine. In 1999, this sought-after stretch of land became Sea Smoke Vineyard. The new winery produces Pinot Noir grown exclusively on the south-facing hillsides of its estate vineyards, getting its name from the foggy layer emanating from the Santa Ynez River canyon, which funnels a cool fog layer, or "sea smoke," across the hillsides, perfect for mesmerizingly vibrant, energetic wines.

Elegant, with notes of stone fruit, lemon, wet stone and refreshing cool-climate acidity.