Sea Smoke Chardonnay is a prestigious estate-grown white wine from the Santa Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County, California. Produced exclusively from grapes grown on the Sea Smoke estate vineyard in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, this wine represents one of the most sought-after and collectible Chardonnays from California.

The wine features an elegant profile with aromas of lemon curd, star fruit, fresh cut peach, and wet stone. The focused mid-palate reveals notes of satsuma mandarins complemented by a touch of hazelnut, all balanced by the refreshing cool-climate acidity characteristic of the Sea Smoke vineyard. Grapes are sourced from loamy, well-drained soils using Dijon and Wente clones, fermented in stainless steel as well as in French oak foudres and demi-muids. The wine is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels with 24% new oak, enhancing texture while preserving varietal character.

Sea Smoke implements holistic farming principles incorporating sustainable, organic, and biodynamic practices with meticulous attention to vine balance and very low yields. This is a white wine in the buttery and complex style that pairs excellently with mushroom dishes and other rich fare. Critics consistently score this wine highly, with the 2022 vintage earning 94 points from Wine Review Online and an average retail price around $103 per bottle.