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Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay

9.128 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, 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
Matt Perlman

It’s ok. A bit thin in the middle. Toasty vanilla butterscotch and some astringent citrus on the back and not much else. I’ve been cleaning out a bunch of random CA back vintages from the cellar and it’s not going well

It’s ok. A bit thin in the middle. Toasty vanilla butterscotch and some astringent citrus on the back and not much else. I’ve been cleaning out a bunch of random CA back vintages from the cellar and it’s not going well

Jan 21st, 2022
Mark Eastom

Nice balance. Apple/melon fruit, lees toast and nice acid.

Nice balance. Apple/melon fruit, lees toast and nice acid.

May 14th, 2018
Jonathan Klonecke

Sales Revel Wines

9.0

old vines good times. smoke and spice, long finish.

old vines good times. smoke and spice, long finish.

May 17th, 2014
Charlie Tapp

Green Apple, citrus and nice minerality.

Green Apple, citrus and nice minerality.

Aug 2nd, 2019
Stuart Pollack

Buttery and typical California-style Chardonnay. An excellent example of this style of Chardonnay, with a strong flavor. Even the nose is buttery.

Buttery and typical California-style Chardonnay. An excellent example of this style of Chardonnay, with a strong flavor. Even the nose is buttery.

May 4th, 2019
Ned Gray Creed

2015 has more pop and density compared to the 2014. That would be fun to drink them side by side.

2015 has more pop and density compared to the 2014. That would be fun to drink them side by side.

Apr 25th, 2019
Ned Gray Creed

Lather, rinse, repeat.

Lather, rinse, repeat.

Apr 21st, 2019
Rich Friedland

Bright, light minerality, soft citrus

Bright, light minerality, soft citrus

Jun 2nd, 2018
Thomas Gillham

More of a balanced nose featuring lemon. Dry oak highlights the austerity of the body, with fruit peeking through. One to age and revisit in 5-10.

More of a balanced nose featuring lemon. Dry oak highlights the austerity of the body, with fruit peeking through. One to age and revisit in 5-10.

Jul 29th, 2017
Morgan Reese

Amazing. Must find to purchase. Like red wine flavor but cold. Want to buy a case and chug.

Amazing. Must find to purchase. Like red wine flavor but cold. Want to buy a case and chug.

Feb 15th, 2017