2017 Sea Smoke Southing Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Liqueur and the topsoil is a

and the topsoil is a beautiful blue slatey schist that covers the vineyard floors

with hints of plum

The fruit was hand-harvested and the wine spent two weeks macerating on its skins during fermentation

20% malted barley

and damp cellar

2017 Sea Smoke Southing Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Liqueur and the topsoil is a96 Points Wine Enthusiast: This monopole bottling from the coveted biodynamic vineyard begins with lush, intense and inviting aromas of dark boysenberry paste, wild mint, star anise and shaved nutmeg. The palate is bright with acidity yet redolent with dark berry and black currant flavors that give way to cola, mace and more exotic spices toward the finish.