Tasting Notes

WA94

One of the grand cru sites in the Sta. Rita Hills is the Sanford & Benedict vineyard that's located on the southern side of the appellation, just to the south of the Santa Rosa Road and to the east of both La Encantada and La Rinconada. From some of the oldest vines in the region, the 2013 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict is always a balanced, classy and elegant wine and gives up a mix of red and black fruits, toasted bread, exotic spice and ample floral notes on the nose. Shining on the palate, it's medium-bodied, perfectly balanced and layered, with a great texture. About as textbook Sta. Rita Hills Pinot as you're likely to find, drink this stunner over the coming decade.

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