In the coolest, foggiest side of Anderson Valley, this two-acre vineyard was named for one of the giant redwoods that loom in the region. Fresh herbs and pine bring the forest to the palate. Spiced cranberry and tangerine peel meld with an electric salinity and a vividly juicy profile defined by just-picked cherries.
Aged in three different types of French oak, the wine’s luscious texture offers top notes of cherry and caramel apple. White pepper reverberates on the palate, with a string of cinnamon rose petals. Mocha and a spiced cranberry sandalwood make for a lusty finish.
Artwork on the label is inspired by Martin Johnson Heade’s “Hummingbird and Passionflowers,” circa 1875-85. Intense and bold, with tobacco and white pepper surrounding black plum and espresso. Broad shouldered, with expressive tannins, it finishes with a cedar-vanilla bravado.
A dynamo, with a bold burst of black currant and plum. Layers of earthy nuances appear, such as truffles and chocolate-flavored tobacco. A toasty finish balances out its oak and acidity.
An intricate yet absolutely seamless expression of Sea Smoke’s estate vineyard, this Pinot opens oh-so-gracefully with aromas of cranberry, brown fig, tobacco, and soil seasoned by fennel seed and Christmas spice. Grounded in crunchy but fine tannins, the palate delivers on the elegant promise of the nose—from its silky texture and top note of white-peppered pomegranate to its blueberry-toned finish.
With 17.7% Cabernet Franc and a touch of Merlot, this majestic Cab offers a woodsy opening, with grainy tannins. It’s packed with strawberry creaminess that flirts with vanilla and violets. An elegant red, possessing an on-going veil of floral and sweet herbal tones, with a grip of graphite on the finish.
It offers excellent palate weight and impressive depth of flavor. Made from 38% Grenache, 31% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, 8% Carignan, 7% Mourvèdre, and 6% Rolle, it finishes with nice freshness and will continue showing well for months to come.
Seasoned by garden herbs and a sleek minerality, notes of tobacco and fennel intricately weave through dark cherry and wild strawberry.