Winery Information
Winery Information for: Sea Smoke Cellars
Winery Location: United States: California: Central Coast: Santa Barbara County
Winery Founded: 1/1/1998
Winery Founded by: Bob Davids
Winery Current Owner: Constellation Brands
Winery Description: Sea Smoke Cellars, founded in 1998 by Bob Davids, is an estate winery located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, California. Renowned for its Pinot Noir, the winery gained cult status early on due to its unique location, where Pacific Ocean fog (“sea smoke”) and cool coastal breezes allow for slow, even grape ripening. The estate’s organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards are planted on south-facing hillsides with rich clay soils, producing wines known for depth, structure, and elegance. Winemaker Don Schroeder has led production since 2003, emphasizing low yields and minimal intervention to express the character of the site. In 2024, Sea Smoke was acquired by Constellation Brands, though its long-standing team and commitment to quality remain in place.
Winery Web site URL: https://www.seasmoke.com
Winery Mailing List URL: https://thelist.seasmoke.com/my-account/?register=1
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Winery Founded: 1/1/1998
Winery Founded by: Bob Davids
Winery Current Owner: Constellation Brands
Winery Description: Sea Smoke Cellars, founded in 1998 by Bob Davids, is an estate winery located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, California. Renowned for its Pinot Noir, the winery gained cult status early on due to its unique location, where Pacific Ocean fog (“sea smoke”) and cool coastal breezes allow for slow, even grape ripening. The estate’s organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards are planted on south-facing hillsides with rich clay soils, producing wines known for depth, structure, and elegance. Winemaker Don Schroeder has led production since 2003, emphasizing low yields and minimal intervention to express the character of the site. In 2024, Sea Smoke was acquired by Constellation Brands, though its long-standing team and commitment to quality remain in place.
Winery Web site URL: https://www.seasmoke.com
Winery Mailing List URL: https://thelist.seasmoke.com/my-account/?register=1
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Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/seasmokewinery/
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Last updated information for this winery on: 6/10/2025
Sea Smoke Cellars wine releases
2025 Wine Releases
- January 2025;
- February 2025;
- March 2025;
- April 2025;
- May 2025;
- June 2025; 2023 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay (6/6/2025, $85), 2023 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills ‘Southing’ Pinot Noir (6/6/2025, $95), 2023 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills ‘Ten’ Pinot Noir (6/6/2025, $95)
- July 2025;
- August 2025;
- September 2025;
- October 2025;
- November 2025;
- December 2025;
2024 Wine Releases
- January 2024;
- February 2024; 2022 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($90), 2022 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($90), 2022 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Estate Chardonnay ($85)
- March 2024;
- April 2024;
- May 2024;
- June 2024;
- July 2024;
- August 2024;
- September 2024;
- October 2024;
- November 2024;
- December 2024;
2023 Wine Releases
- January 2023;
- February 2023;
- March 2023;
- April 2023;
- May 2023;
- June 2023;
- July 2023;
- August 2023;
- September 2023; 2021 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Estate Chardonnay ($85), 2021 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($90), 2021 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($90)
- October 2023;
- November 2023;
- December 2023;
2022 Wine Releases
- January 2022;
- February 2022;
- March 2022; 2020 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($80), 2020 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($80), 2020 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay ($80)
- April 2022;
- May 2022;
- June 2022;
- July 2022;
- August 2022;
- September 2022;
- October 2022;
- November 2022;
- December 2022;
2021 Wine Releases
- January 2021;
- February 2021;
- March 2021;
- April 2021; 2019 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay ($80), 2019 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($80), 2019 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($80)
- May 2021;
- June 2021;
- July 2021;
- August 2021;
- September 2021;
- October 2021; 2016 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Estate Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine ($80)
- November 2021;
- December 2021;
2020 Wine Releases
- January 2020;
- February 2020;
- March 2020;
- April 2020;
- May 2020;
- June 2020;
- July 2020;
- August 2020;
- September 2020; 2018 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir, 2018 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir, 2018 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay
- October 2020;
- November 2020;
- December 2020; 2015 Sta Rita Hills Estate Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine ($80)
2019 Wine Releases
- January 2019;
- February 2019;
- March 2019;
- April 2019;
- May 2019;
- June 2019;
- July 2019;
- August 2019;
- September 2019; 2017 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir, 2017 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir, 2017 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay
- October 2019;
- November 2019;
- December 2019;
2018 Wine Releases
- January 2018;
- February 2018;
- March 2018;
- April 2018; 2016 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($65), 2016 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($82), 2016 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay ($65), 2014 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine ($80)
- May 2018;
- June 2018;
- July 2018;
- August 2018;
- September 2018;
- October 2018;
- November 2018;
- December 2018;
2017 Wine Releases
- January 2017;
- February 2017;
- March 2017;
- April 2017; 2015 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($64), 2015 Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($82), 2015 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay ($60)
- May 2017;
- June 2017;
- July 2017;
- August 2017;
- September 2017;
- October 2017;
- November 2017; 2013 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine ($80)
- December 2017;
2016 Wine Releases
- January 2016;
- February 2016;
- March 2016;
- April 2016;
- May 2016; 2014 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($60), 2014 Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($82), 2014 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay ($60)
- June 2016;
- July 2016;
- August 2016;
- September 2016;
- October 2016;
- November 2016;
- December 2016;
2015 Wine Releases
- January 2015;
- February 2015;
- March 2015;
- April 2015;
- May 2015;
- June 2015;
- July 2015;
- August 2015;
- September 2015;
- October 2015; 2013 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir, 2013 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($82)
- November 2015;
- December 2015;
2014 Wine Releases
- January 2014;
- February 2014;
- March 2014;
- April 2014;
- May 2014;
- June 2014;
- July 2014;
- August 2014;
- September 2014; 2012 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Botella Pinot Noir ($42), 2012 Sta Rita Hillss Southing Pinot Noir ($60), 2012 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($82), 2012 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine ($80)
- October 2014; 2012 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay ($60)
- November 2014;
- December 2014;
2013 Wine Releases
- January 2013;
- February 2013;
- March 2013;
- April 2013;
- May 2013;
- June 2013;
- July 2013;
- August 2013;
- September 2013;
- October 2013; 2011 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($59), 2011 Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($82), 2011 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay, 2011 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine, 2011 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills One Barrel Pinot Noir ($150)
- November 2013;
- December 2013; 2011 Eau de Sea Grappa
2012 Wine Releases
- January 2012;
- February 2012;
- March 2012;
- April 2012;
- May 2012;
- June 2012;
- July 2012;
- August 2012;
- September 2012;
- October 2012; 2010 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Botella Pinot Noir ($42), 2010 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($59), 2010 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($82), 2010 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay ($59)
- November 2012;
- December 2012;
2011 Wine Releases
- January 2011;
- February 2011;
- March 2011; 2009 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Botella Pinot Noir ($40), 2009 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($52), 2009 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($80), 2009 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills One Barrel Pinot Noir ($150), 2009 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay ($52)
- April 2011;
- May 2011;
- June 2011;
- July 2011;
- August 2011;
- September 2011;
- October 2011;
- November 2011;
- December 2011; 2008 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine ($80)
2010 Wine Releases
- January 2010;
- February 2010;
- March 2010;
- April 2010;
- May 2010; 2008 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Botella Pinot Noir ($40), 2008 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($52), 2008 Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($80), 2008 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills One Barrel Pinot Noir ($150), 2008 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay
- June 2010;
- July 2010;
- August 2010;
- September 2010;
- October 2010;
- November 2010;
- December 2010;
2009 Wine Releases
- January 2009;
- February 2009;
- March 2009;
- April 2009; 2007 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($50), 2007 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($80), 2007 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Botella Pinot Noir ($40), 2007 Sta Rita Hills Gratis Chardonnay, 2007 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills One Barrel Pinot Noir ($150)
- May 2009;
- June 2009;
- July 2009;
- August 2009;
- September 2009;
- October 2009;
- November 2009;
- December 2009;
2008 Wine Releases
- January 2008;
- February 2008;
- March 2008; 2006 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Botella Pinot Noir ($40), 2006 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($50), 2006 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($80)
- April 2008;
- May 2008;
- June 2008;
- July 2008;
- August 2008;
- September 2008; 2006 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Gratis Chardonnay
- October 2008;
- November 2008;
- December 2008;
2007 Wine Releases
- January 2007;
- February 2007;
- March 2007;
- April 2007;
- May 2007;
- June 2007;
- July 2007; 2005 Sta Rita Hills Botella Estate Pinot Noir ($40), 2005 Sta Rita Hills Southing Estate Pinot Noir ($50), 2005 Sta Rita Hills Ten Estate Pinot Noir ($70)
- August 2007;
- September 2007; 2005 Sta Rita Hills Gratis Chardonnay
- October 2007;
- November 2007;
- December 2007;
2006 Wine Releases
- January 2006;
- February 2006;
- March 2006;
- April 2006;
- May 2006; 2004 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Botella Pinot Noir ($30), 2004 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($50), 2004 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($70)
- June 2006;
- July 2006;
- August 2006;
- September 2006;
- October 2006;
- November 2006;
- December 2006;
2005 Wine Releases
- January 2005;
- February 2005;
- March 2005;
- April 2005;
- May 2005;
- June 2005;
- July 2005;
- August 2005;
- September 2005;
- October 2005; 2003 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Botella Pinot Noir ($26), 2003 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir ($46), 2003 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir ($66)
- November 2005;
- December 2005;
2004 Wine Releases
- January 2004;
- February 2004;
- March 2004;
- April 2004;
- May 2004;
- June 2004;
- July 2004;
- August 2004;
- September 2004;
- October 2004; 2002 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Botella Pinot Noir, 2002 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir, 2002 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Ten Pinot Noir
- November 2004;
- December 2004;
2003 Wine Releases
- January 2003;
- February 2003;
- March 2003;
- April 2003;
- May 2003;
- June 2003;
- July 2003;
- August 2003;
- September 2003; 2001 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Botella Pinot Noir (536 cases), 2001 Santa Barbara County Sta Rita Hills Southing Pinot Noir (249 cases)
- October 2003;
- November 2003;
- December 2003;
2002 Wine Releases
2001 Wine Releases
2000 Wine Releases
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