Sandhi Wines
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
rich CA PN. strawberry, plum, red and black cherry, liquorice, vanilla and sweet spices. mid acidity, well grained but ample mid- tannins made impressive volume whereas the abv is just 13%.
rich CA PN. strawberry, plum, red and black cherry, liquorice, vanilla and sweet spices. mid acidity, well grained but ample mid- tannins made impressive volume whereas the abv is just 13%.
Jul 5th, 2020
Right off the bat would guess well-made Oregon Pinot. Fruit in the background here. Mulch, forest floor, & some fungus. Red fruit buried in the mulch. Nice spice on the palate. Really starts to open up after being open for about an hour.
Right off the bat would guess well-made Oregon Pinot. Fruit in the background here. Mulch, forest floor, & some fungus. Red fruit buried in the mulch. Nice spice on the palate. Really starts to open up after being open for about an hour.
Jun 7th, 2020
The 2017 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is a gorgeous appellation wine that punches well above its weight. Then again, most of the fruit is from Domaine de la Côte, with a healthy dollop (20%) of grapes from Sanford & Benedict. Dark cherry, plum, spice, licorice and menthol infuse this radiant Pinot with tremendous fruit density and power. Dark cherry, plum, licorice and spice are pushed forward. There is so much to like. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2019)
The 2017 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is a gorgeous appellation wine that punches well above its weight. Then again, most of the fruit is from Domaine de la Côte, with a healthy dollop (20%) of grapes from Sanford & Benedict. Dark cherry, plum, spice, licorice and menthol infuse this radiant Pinot with tremendous fruit density and power. Dark cherry, plum, licorice and spice are pushed forward. There is so much to like. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2019)
Sep 26th, 2019
Cali-ripe pinot fruit with cherries, plums and blueberries. Medium bodied and medium acid with a bitter herbal finish. No flaws but a little clunky.. not a whole lot of excitement.
Cali-ripe pinot fruit with cherries, plums and blueberries. Medium bodied and medium acid with a bitter herbal finish. No flaws but a little clunky.. not a whole lot of excitement.
1 person found it helpfulJul 25th, 2020
Vibrant medium ruby with magenta hues; pronounced intensity aromas of ripe red cherry, ripe strawberry, strawberry jam, red plum reduction, mushroom, wet earth, subtle sweet spices, star anise; dry, medium plus acid, medium minus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, ripe fruit well balanced with structure, classic pinot flavors with some extra ripeness, well made, very good
Vibrant medium ruby with magenta hues; pronounced intensity aromas of ripe red cherry, ripe strawberry, strawberry jam, red plum reduction, mushroom, wet earth, subtle sweet spices, star anise; dry, medium plus acid, medium minus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, ripe fruit well balanced with structure, classic pinot flavors with some extra ripeness, well made, very good
1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2019
Cherry. Decent body. Pretty acditic red. Got a little tobacco
Cherry. Decent body. Pretty acditic red. Got a little tobacco
Jan 16th, 2021
Usually like these wines but this didn’t rate for me. Extra ripe, dark cherry cola flavors. Herbal finish with wood poking through. Maybe just in an awkward place, but felt disjointed and lacked balance.
Usually like these wines but this didn’t rate for me. Extra ripe, dark cherry cola flavors. Herbal finish with wood poking through. Maybe just in an awkward place, but felt disjointed and lacked balance.
Aug 16th, 2020
Deep ruby color, medium bouquet, medium plus body, jammy, smooth with some tannins and a touch of earth. Black plum & cherry, some spice as well. Very nice. A good find!
Deep ruby color, medium bouquet, medium plus body, jammy, smooth with some tannins and a touch of earth. Black plum & cherry, some spice as well. Very nice. A good find!
Jul 21st, 2020
Certainly have a soft spot for Raj Parr but this is a very nice Pinot, especially for the price. Probably would have guessed Oregon blind. Definitely one to give some air and follow its evolution, though it’s good at varied stages along the way. Lots of earthiness, but the darkish red fruits and some spice really shine through. A bit less acid on the finish than I tend to look for but still a balanced and delicious wine.
Certainly have a soft spot for Raj Parr but this is a very nice Pinot, especially for the price. Probably would have guessed Oregon blind. Definitely one to give some air and follow its evolution, though it’s good at varied stages along the way. Lots of earthiness, but the darkish red fruits and some spice really shine through. A bit less acid on the finish than I tend to look for but still a balanced and delicious wine.
Jul 1st, 2020