Sandhi Wines

Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay

9.115 ratings
9.28 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
Michael Herzog

Very nice style. Thanks Tim Edwards for bringing to a disappointing LSU loss ☹️

Very nice style. Thanks Tim Edwards for bringing to a disappointing LSU loss ☹️

Nov 4th, 2018
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

9.0

This was really good. Thought it resembled a Puligny-Montrachet. Good cut and fruit and more tension driven than rich.

This was really good. Thought it resembled a Puligny-Montrachet. Good cut and fruit and more tension driven than rich.

Apr 3rd, 2018
Dustin Wilson, MS

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Eleven Madison Park

9.4

Great! Beautiful reduction. Singing. Bright acid and freshness.

Great! Beautiful reduction. Singing. Bright acid and freshness.

Jun 3rd, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

Quite lively and fresh. Burst of acidity, citrus notes, some spiciness on the finish.

Quite lively and fresh. Burst of acidity, citrus notes, some spiciness on the finish.

Aug 29th, 2017
Aaron Rankin

Trite to say for Sandhi but damn is this balanced. Showed best after an hour of air and at 60ish degrees.

Trite to say for Sandhi but damn is this balanced. Showed best after an hour of air and at 60ish degrees.

Aug 11th, 2017
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I think it's hard to find a Chardonnay like this in the world so I stashed a bottle. It has the butterscotch fermentation element on the nose that says "California" which I love in steady doses. And it has the live, cold and ripe citrus acid element and that I find in Chablis. On top of that it's not very buttery, it has subtle minerality, stroke of vanilla.. there's a chance you drink this wine at the right day and time and can think it's a perfect 10 Chardonnay isn't in my wheelhouse of loves but this is an exception. For me tonight it's just missing... Peaches🍑

I think it's hard to find a Chardonnay like this in the world so I stashed a bottle. It has the butterscotch fermentation element on the nose that says "California" which I love in steady doses. And it has the live, cold and ripe citrus acid element and that I find in Chablis. On top of that it's not very buttery, it has subtle minerality, stroke of vanilla.. there's a chance you drink this wine at the right day and time and can think it's a perfect 10 Chardonnay isn't in my wheelhouse of loves but this is an exception. For me tonight it's just missing... Peaches🍑

May 26th, 2017
Eric Manago

Rich and generous oak, but not overpowering. Good balance.

Rich and generous oak, but not overpowering. Good balance.

Apr 2nd, 2017
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.1

Jens had this 5 years ago

Jens had this 5 years ago

Oct 28th, 2019
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.1

Jens had this 6 years ago

Jens had this 6 years ago

Apr 2nd, 2019
Tim Edwards

Tim had this 6 years ago

Tim had this 6 years ago

Oct 20th, 2018