description Sea Smoke Cellars Overview
Sea Smoke Cellars is a wine estate located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, California. Founded in 1999, the winery produces single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced almost entirely from its namesake Sea Smoke Vineyard. The vineyard is planted on south-facing hillsides, benefiting from the cool maritime breezes of the Santa Ynez valley which extend the growing season.
The winery targets collectors and consumers of premium, terroir-specific Burgundian varietals.
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What movie featured Sea Smoke Pinot Noir?
Sea Smoke Cellars gained massive pop-culture fame when it was heavily featured in the 2004 hit movie "Sideways," which was filmed in the Santa Ynez Valley. The movie's protagonist, Miles, famously praises Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, causing an explosion in demand for Sea Smoke.
Where is Sea Smoke Cellars located?
The winery is located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA within Santa Barbara County, California. Their estate vineyard sits on a south-facing hillside, perfectly positioned to capture the cold maritime fog (or "sea smoke") that rolls in from the Pacific Ocean.
Does Sea Smoke only make Pinot Noir?
While Sea Smoke is exclusively dedicated to estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, their reputation is firmly built on their single-vineyard Pinot Noirs. They produce several tiers of Pinot, including the flagship "Southing" and the highly allocated "Ten."
Who owns Sea Smoke Cellars?
The estate was founded in 1999 by Bob Davids, who specifically sought out the cold Sta. Rita Hills climate to grow world-class Pinot Noir. The winery remains a family-owned operation, heavily restricting its distribution to direct-to-consumer mailing lists.
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