{"product_id":"sea-smoke-chardonnay","title":"Sea Smoke Estate Chardonnay 750mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Smoke Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Wine | 750mL | Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, USA | Estate-Grown | French Oak Aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Smoke Chardonnay comes exclusively from Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard in California’s Sta. Rita Hills. Pacific fog travels inland through the Santa Ynez River canyon, cooling the vines and helping preserve the freshness that defines this coastal white wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate uses organic and biodynamic farming practices across its vineyards. For the Chardonnay, hand-sorted grapes are chilled before gentle pressing and stainless steel fermentation. French oak maturation, malolactic fermentation, and periodic stirring develop texture and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished wine balances a rounded mouthfeel with bright acidity, citrus, orchard fruit, and subtle nutty notes. It offers richness while retaining a focused, refreshing character. Precise tasting characteristics and winemaking details can vary by vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lemon curd, star fruit, peach, and wet-stone notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mandarin citrus and orchard fruit with a touch of hazelnut and a rounded texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh and focused, with lingering citrus and mineral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced exclusively from Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown in the cool coastal conditions of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate follows organic and biodynamic farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombines stainless steel fermentation with French oak maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalances textural richness with refreshing acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe lightly chilled in a spacious white wine glass. Allow a few minutes in the glass for its citrus, peach, and nutty aromas to open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested pairings include seared scallops, lobster with butter, roast chicken, and creamy mushroom pasta. Its freshness also complements seafood finished with lemon or a light cream sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is Sea Smoke Chardonnay made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes from Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation of Santa Barbara County, California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Sea Smoke Chardonnay estate-grown?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The Chardonnay fruit comes exclusively from Sea Smoke’s estate vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Sea Smoke Chardonnay aged in oak?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It is matured in French oak following stainless steel fermentation. Specific barrel proportions and aging durations vary by vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Sea Smoke Chardonnay taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts profile features citrus, peach, star fruit, hazelnut, and mineral notes, with a rounded texture balanced by bright acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Sea Smoke Chardonnay?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Sea Smoke Chardonnay 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Sea Smoke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46165291172065,"sku":"859012000290","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Sea_Smoke_Estate_Chardonnay_750mL.webp?v=1792795295","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/sea-smoke-chardonnay","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}