Sea Smoke Winery in the Santa Rita Hills crafts exceptional Pinot Noir, embracing biodynamic methods and marine fog for a taste that rivals fine grower Champagnes.
1016 Aviation Dr, Lompoc, CA 93436 Get directions
"Some of the best wine in the area comes from this winery in the Santa Rita Hills. Produced by a small team of six, the winery does not offer tastings, however they do recommend visiting Taste of Santa Rita Hills in nearby Lompoc to try Sea Smoke’s Pinot Noir and other hard-to-get wines of the area. "
"California winemakers Sea Smoke farm both biodynamic and organically on an estate vineyard in the hills above Santa Barbara, California, and focus on high-quality pinot noir that grows in a layer of marine fog. Extensive aging is typical for Sea Spray, and select years are finished without additional dosage (added sugar). For me this is the closest wine in America can get to hanging with the great grower Champagnes, like a fine Marie Courtin or Benoît Lahaye lost off the 101, wandering into the California hills." - Jordan Michelman
