Sanford

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

8.861 ratings
8.910 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Severn Goodwin

2021 | Chardonnay
Sanford Winery; Sta. Rita Hills (Estate Vineyards)
Central Coast; Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA
(90-92; Drink 2026-36)

2021 | Chardonnay
Sanford Winery; Sta. Rita Hills (Estate Vineyards)
Central Coast; Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA
(90-92; Drink 2026-36)

Jan 27th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and nutty floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear, lemon citrus zest and melon, complex with mineral tones and soft creamy oak adding sweet spice. The wine was fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity, well balanced on a long finish ending with fruit and floral notes. Nice, drink now!

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and nutty floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear, lemon citrus zest and melon, complex with mineral tones and soft creamy oak adding sweet spice. The wine was fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity, well balanced on a long finish ending with fruit and floral notes. Nice, drink now!

Dec 11th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with nutty floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear, lemon citrus zest and melon, complex, mineral tones with soft creamy oak and sweet spice. The wine was fresh, with vibrant crisp acidity, well balanced on a long finish ending with fruit and floral notes. Nice, drink now!

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with nutty floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear, lemon citrus zest and melon, complex, mineral tones with soft creamy oak and sweet spice. The wine was fresh, with vibrant crisp acidity, well balanced on a long finish ending with fruit and floral notes. Nice, drink now!

Aug 30th, 2021
Isaac Pirolo

Jay McInerney said about his first time tasting Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills "It was a little like meeting Jessica Simpson only to have her start speaking perfect French in Carla Bruni's voice."
Anjou pear, Meyer lemon zest, almond paste, and vanilla poached peach.
#chardonnay #cougarjuice #tennisanyone #sideways #staritahills

Jay McInerney said about his first time tasting Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills "It was a little like meeting Jessica Simpson only to have her start speaking perfect French in Carla Bruni's voice."
Anjou pear, Meyer lemon zest, almond paste, and vanilla poached peach.
#chardonnay #cougarjuice #tennisanyone #sideways #staritahills

Mar 9th, 2017
Rafael Landestoy

Dont remember liking this too much. Okay but not memorable.

Dont remember liking this too much. Okay but not memorable.

Oct 15th, 2015
Paula Duarte

Enjoyed the surprising lemony notes. 1st time liking a Chard.

Enjoyed the surprising lemony notes. 1st time liking a Chard.

Nov 24th, 2023
Paul J
9.4

Was wanting to try this and was shocked it was on the menu. Great wine with a nice gold color. Butter, camomile, and pear. Very thick. Enjoyed it!

Was wanting to try this and was shocked it was on the menu. Great wine with a nice gold color. Butter, camomile, and pear. Very thick. Enjoyed it!

Apr 13th, 2023
Andrew Eddy

Marquis Fine Wines Vancouver.

Marquis Fine Wines Vancouver.

Aug 4th, 2022
Sean Grullon

Stone fruits and citrus, with a bit of lemony acidity.

Stone fruits and citrus, with a bit of lemony acidity.

Mar 30th, 2022
Joe Gillies

Yummy with hot dogs and hamburgers for memorial day. Creamy, oak, tropical, apple, and pear flavors. Very good!

Yummy with hot dogs and hamburgers for memorial day. Creamy, oak, tropical, apple, and pear flavors. Very good!

May 31st, 2021