Inside Sea Smoke: 2005 Botella
February 23, 2007 by Sean
Filed under Wine People
Steve Woodward in Lompoc, Calif.
The non-descript facility where coveted Sea Smoke Pinot Noirs are produced in Santa Barbara County was abuzz with activity when we arrived after a vineyard tour with general manager Victor Gallegos. Inside, winemaker Kris Curran (see photo under full post) supervised as 2005 Botella was bottled in preparation for its release later this year.
We barrel tasted all three 2005 releases — Botella, Southing and Ten. The layers of foggy “sea smoke” that roll in daily off the Pacific have worked their magic again.
Then we were off to lunch at the bustling Sissy’s, where sandwiches are supreme.
To acquire the supreme 2005 Southing, visit us online or call us (866.543.2006).
Kris Curran (rear center) and crew bottle Botella, Feb. 23, 2007.
After having tasted the exquisite Sea Smoke Botella, it can only be described as Magic in a Bottle. It’s flavor is intense, and one of those rare gems that you sense will linger forever on your tongue.