Sandhi Wines Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2013

Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

The back of the label reads "what I dream of is an art of balance" and superior balance is what they have achieved. Nose is ripe and rich, with new aromas on every sip. Lemon curd on warm brioche, backing minerality and traces of vanilla & white florals. Palate shows laces of malo, adding a rich velvety aspect to the firm acidity and ripe fruit. Extremely savory and refreshing. Favorite CA chard.

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

Very pretty and lean lemon curd and wet stones.

Wolfgang Weber

Zip! Bang! Pop! Whee!

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

A really enjoyable Chardonnay with minimal oak impact (10 months, used). Drinks really clean and zippy, with excellent acidity. Fruit leans more towards citrus rather then tree fruit. Fresh and zesty with lime, lemon, and orange blossoms. Oak nuance complements without overpowering the purity.

Christian Broder

GM/Sommelier The Social Wine Company

Perennial fav. Would love to see where it goes if I had the patience to save one.

Michael Chelus

Apple, pithy lemon, honey, buttery oak and limestone. Good acidity and balance.

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

Really well made. Bright, pure, clean and salty!

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

Best value in domestic Chardonnay I know of!

Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

I'd say subtle, but could maybe say muted. I'd say nuanced, but could maybe say stagnant. I'd say New California, but could maybe say a shadow of its inspiration.

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

Wonderful wine! Great job...