Item No.
0018216003518
Sanford 'Sanford & Benedict' Pinot Noir 2018
Sanford 'Sanford & Benedict' Pinot Noir 2018
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Varietal
Pinot Noir
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Alcohol
13.5%
Overview
In 1972, the iconic Sanford & Benedict vineyard was the first vineyard planted in the cool climate Sta Rita Hills. Comprised almost entirely of Monterey Shale from a landslide that occurred 10,000 years ago, this vineyard was planted to VitisVinifera on its own roots. At the time, a huge yet calculated risk on the par t of Michael Benedict. Today, the original plantings are still healthy and consistently producing magnificent and distinctive Pinot Noir fruit. Owned and farmed by the Terlato Family, the vision for Sanford is to produce wines that “tell the tale of the place”, with minimal intervention.
Aging
Aged for 13 months in French Oak barrels (35 to 40% new –depending on the vintage)
Fermentation
14 days in open top tanks with careful pump-overs and the occasional punch-down, depending on the vintage and associated levels of extraction
Winemaker
Trey Fletcher
Tasting Notes
Style
Aromatic, Complex, Fresh, Layered
Flavor
Cherry, Spice, Strawberry, White Pepper
Aroma
Exudes earthy aromas of dried brush, along with spicy red fruits.
Taste
Rich, full, savory, elegant and layered yet approachable with a bright, silky palate. Well integrated and showing balanced acidity and subtle, ripe tannins.