Country: US / Ten
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Sea Smoke / Sta. Rita Hills
Big, deep and hard in tannins, this wine shows the estate’s power and concentration, bearing blasts of cherries, currants, persimmons and cola. The flavors are pinpointed with laserlike focus, with hints of cocoa powder and tamari. It should begin to open by 2017, and develop for many years afterward.