Item No.
0018212302016
Sanford 'Sanford & Benedict' Chardonnay
Sanford 'Sanford & Benedict' Chardonnay
$55.00
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Varietal
Chardonnay
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Alcohol
13.5%
Overview
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. The 2018 vintage continues this legacy; characterized by great concentration and balance.
Aging
14 months in French Oak (35% new)
Fermentation
Gently whole cluster pressing and barrel fermentation in French Oak
Winemaker
Steve Fennell
Tasting Notes
Style
White
Flavor
Lemon, Peach, Pineapple, Mineral, Oak, White Flowers
Aroma
Entices with aromas of white peach, lemon peel, white flowers and spearmint.
Taste
Rich, full, focused palate that is bright and tense, finishing with distinctive minerality.