It is totally unfair to battle these two stunning bottle of wines...but sometimes you just have to taste things side by side!
Two very different Pinots...the Marcassin was fuller bodied and more velvety. The berries were dark cherry, brambly blackberry and notes of spices. The Sea Smoke had a certain tart cherry aspect to it, with a leaner body. A little cola in the mid palate with vanilla tones coming through. Both exceptionally well made bottles of wine. Marcassin is of course a project of Helen Turley (for those of you who aren't crazy nuts about following the wine world, she's kind of a big deal). It's so elite, that you can't even find the website...so to try to figure how to even get on the list (which I tried about 9 years ago to get on a list to be on the list, really?!). Sea Smoke is a little different. There is clearly a website, which I believe that there is a wait to get wines. But once you're offered, it's great. It's first come first serve, they don't aggressively try to get you to buy other wines from them. They have a point system, so the more you buy, more wines become available to you. But in slim years (you know those years where you weigh in whether the kids need a new pair of sneakers or that beautiful bottle of Pinot Noir....I know, mom of the year award here) you're good if you can't buy, they won't immediately kick you off the list. I know I'm talking more about the Sea Smoke list, but that's because I actually am on that list. They also seem to be a bit easier to find than Marcassin. But if you do find Marcassin and have a chance to purchase, DO IT.
At any rate, both bottles were stellar. Enjoyed them with excellent company as well, which makes the experience all the more!
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