Item No.
0018216003521
Sanford 'Sanford & Benedict' Pinot Noir 2021
Sanford 'Sanford & Benedict' Pinot Noir 2021
$78.00
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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
16 Months; 25% New French Oak
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, Strawberry, Spice, White Pepper
Aroma
The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is where it all began. In 1971 this was the first vineyard planted in what became the world-class, cool-climate Sta. Rita Hills appellation. This iconic vineyard now contains the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Santa Barbara County.
Taste
The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a wine of precision, beautifully layered and nuanced. Rose petals, white pepper, and lavendar all grace this racy wine. The palate is elegant, and seamless, with a pure and suave texture. This wine is delicious now yet has the balance and structure to age gracefully for some time. It is a natural for richer fish dishes, roast chicken and even game.