Sandhi Wines Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018
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The 2018 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is a glorious wine. A burst of sweet red/purplish fruit makes a strong opening statement that reverberates off layers of savory and floral intensity. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2018 packs a serious punch. Readers who want to get a sense of the year would do well to start here. This striking appellation-level Pinot is one of the overachievers of the year. Then again, vineyard sites are Domaine de La Côte and Sanford & Benedict, which was not bottled separately, but used for wine. The 30% whole clusters are perfectly judged. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020)
The 2018 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is a glorious wine. A burst of sweet red/purplish fruit makes a strong opening statement that reverberates off layers of savory and floral intensity. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2018 packs a serious punch. Readers who want to get a sense of the year would do well to start here. This striking appellation-level Pinot is one of the overachievers of the year. Then again, vineyard sites are Domaine de La Côte and Sanford & Benedict, which was not bottled separately, but used for wine. The 30% whole clusters are perfectly judged. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020)
9.3
Jeff Orlowski
Lovely Chardonnay. Full body, lush flavors of lemon, honey, and minerals. Nice acidity.
Lovely Chardonnay. Full body, lush flavors of lemon, honey, and minerals. Nice acidity.
9.1Roberto Carli
Nose is impressive right out of the gate. Sugary cola, light florals, a touch of vanilla and subtle strawberry compote hidden underneath it all. Palate is much juicier and fruity, pure red fruit and a bit of tea that lingers on. Great stuff
Nose is impressive right out of the gate. Sugary cola, light florals, a touch of vanilla and subtle strawberry compote hidden underneath it all. Palate is much juicier and fruity, pure red fruit and a bit of tea that lingers on. Great stuff
9.4
Russ W
3hr decant, extremely expressive wine, champion wine
3hr decant, extremely expressive wine, champion wine
9.4
