Balanced acidity, modestly sweet fruit, earthy notes, and excellent structure. It’s what we look for in red Burgundy and what we can find in Santa Barbara Pinot Noir. Seaglass Pinot Noir is sourced primarily from the Los Alamos Vineyard, one of the oldest vineyards in Santa Barbara County that also supplies fruit to such illustrious producers as Au Bon Climat. It’s an area of rolling hills, where the valleys run east to west, funneling the ocean fog and breezes many kilometers inland. Grapes develop bright flavors as they ripen slowly; they also begin ripening early because the sandy soils radiate warmth. Seaglass has produced an elegant, light-bodied Pinot Noir that shows plenty of bright red fruit character without heaviness or excessive alcohol. Mild cheeses, grilled salmon or lamb would pair well with Seaglass Pinot Noir.
They say that “life’s too short for cheap wine.” But who really has the energy (or the pocketbook) to drink only the most artisanal wines? In fact, we’re often in situations where we can’t simply open our high-scoring, well-aged, collectable wines - a weeknight, after a soccer game or when a friend just happens to pop in. Named for the jewel-like, naturally-polished glass stones you might discover on a beach, SeaGlass wines are made for good times with friends or family, when an inexpensive but enjoyable wine can add surprise and joy to an otherwise mundane occasion. They are lively, flavorful, and well-made; easy to drink and “anxiety-free” to open. Part of the Trinchero Family Estates portfolio of wineries, SeaGlass produces Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from excellent vineyards in Santa Barbara and Monterey, near the Pacific coast, where the climate is cool, the growing season long, and the wines fruity and crisp. These wines are perfect with food. Medium-bodied, full of flavor and bright acidity, they match a wide range of Asian, Mediterranean, European and Latin American cuisines.
Country | USA |
Region | California |
Appellation(s) | Central Coast |
Winery | SeaGlass |
Vintage | 2022 |
Color | Red |
Varietal(s) | Pinot Noir |
Closure | Screw Cap |
Volume | 750ml |
Bottle Size | 8.5 x 29.5 |
Case Size | 35.0 x 27.0 x 30.5 |
Alcohol | 13.5% |
Product Code | SG22PN |
UPC | 085200005789 |
91 points – The Tasting Panel
Bright red cherry and cranberry with notes of coffee and cinnamon introduce a palate of dark cherry, cola, and dried wild herbs. Bright acidity gives the wine structure, balance, and length.
Fermented in stainless steel; aged in small oak tanks