Sandhi Vintners

Sta. Rita Hills Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Chardonnay

9.220 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Blanc de Blanc, 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
Shay A
9.1

I picked up a 3-pack of these a couple months ago after seeing these for a steal-of-a-price knowing who is behind it. Fun and easy. Probably no need to hold these, but enjoy over the next year or two.

100% Chardonnay from Sanford & Benedict. 40 months on lees, 5yrs aging in bottle post disgorgement. Zero dosage.

Yellow in the glass bursting with copious amounts of bubbles. Bright and zesty! Lemon everything (grilled lemon, lemon zest, lemon tart). Crisp and refreshing on the palate with honeysuckle, sea spray, honeyed Granny Smith apple and a sweet lemon crisp note at the finish. While lean, it’s not austere like some zero dosage sparklers can be (Cali’s warm profile certainly helps). You’re hard pressed to notice this spent as much time as it did on the lees and in bottle with how bright it is. Great for the $35 price.

I picked up a 3-pack of these a couple months ago after seeing these for a steal-of-a-price knowing who is behind it. Fun and easy. Probably no need to hold these, but enjoy over the next year or two.

100% Chardonnay from Sanford & Benedict. 40 months on lees, 5yrs aging in bottle post disgorgement. Zero dosage.

Yellow in the glass bursting with copious amounts of bubbles. Bright and zesty! Lemon everything (grilled lemon, lemon zest, lemon tart). Crisp and refreshing on the palate with honeysuckle, sea spray, honeyed Granny Smith apple and a sweet lemon crisp note at the finish. While lean, it’s not austere like some zero dosage sparklers can be (Cali’s warm profile certainly helps). You’re hard pressed to notice this spent as much time as it did on the lees and in bottle with how bright it is. Great for the $35 price.

Apr 7th, 2024
Turd Ferguson

Oxidation but not tired. Drinks like a cremant de Jura. Zero dosage acid keeps it fresh. Cidery. A bit volatile.

Oxidation but not tired. Drinks like a cremant de Jura. Zero dosage acid keeps it fresh. Cidery. A bit volatile.

Jul 7th, 2024
Tom Nguyen

Stunningly crisp sparkling Chardonnay.

Stunningly crisp sparkling Chardonnay.

Jan 2nd, 2024
Rufus King

Unrefined sparkling Chardonnay served with appetizers at Inga’s Bar in Brooklyn Heights, NYC

Unrefined sparkling Chardonnay served with appetizers at Inga’s Bar in Brooklyn Heights, NYC

Dec 10th, 2023
Bonnie Chu

Prominent spice

Prominent spice

Dec 11th, 2021
Joe Roth

Beautiful and crisp Blanc de Blanc.

Beautiful and crisp Blanc de Blanc.

Apr 25th, 2020
Joe Roth

Nice acidity.

Nice acidity.

Feb 21st, 2020
Alexander Vadas

Impressively rich and mineral - probably best sparkling from California I’ve had

Impressively rich and mineral - probably best sparkling from California I’ve had

Feb 16th, 2020
Neil Cornish

Sparkling Corton Charlemange

Sparkling Corton Charlemange

Dec 15th, 2019
Eddie Grystar

Very nice energetic

Very nice energetic

Jan 2nd, 2024