A zip of jalapeño on fresh orange peel is a striking start for this illuminous white. Steely, with perky lemon sage and dynamic acidity.
A zip of jalapeño on fresh orange peel is a striking start for this illuminous white. Steely, with perky lemon sage and dynamic acidity.
From a vineyard farmed by the celebrated Martinelli Family, this red’s lean frame is a testament to subtle tension. Rose petals in aspic, red herbal tea, and tart cranberry converge. Acidity is so bright, we had to wear sunglasses when tasting.
This six-acre vineyard sits on the winery’s home ranch, and this vintage was lengthened due to the season’s cooler temperatures. Its sultry mouthfeel is filled with smashed cinnamon cherries and spiced raspberries, lined with cocoa nibs. An earthy core exudes white pepper and oregano, with an exotic finish.
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.