Stunning Ruby color with aromas of sweet red fruit and herb baking spice. Aged for 14 months on French oak, (32% new). On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with clove, herb and baking spices. Long rich finish, fine full soft tannins ending with fruit, spice, cedar and slight earthy notes. Top-notch!
Stunning Ruby color with aromas of sweet red fruit and herb baking spice. Aged for 14 months on French oak, (32% new). On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with clove, herb and baking spices. Long rich finish, fine full soft tannins ending with fruit, spice, cedar and slight earthy notes. Top-notch!
Jan 4th, 2022
Better than the last bottle. Enjoyable but some catching up to do on Chanin, Tyler, Arnot-Roberts and Sandhi.
Better than the last bottle. Enjoyable but some catching up to do on Chanin, Tyler, Arnot-Roberts and Sandhi.
Jul 30th, 2023Just tasted at Sanford. I tasted one new 2019 and it was vibrant and deep and delicious. Far better than any of the current release wines from 2016/17. I pulled out a 2014 I bought a while back to compare. Better acidity than the 2016/17s but not a patch on the new vintage. I look forward to the release of 2019s and to tasting what Trey Fletcher is doing with this vineyard. Other winemakers have eclipsed Sanford in recent years.
Just tasted at Sanford. I tasted one new 2019 and it was vibrant and deep and delicious. Far better than any of the current release wines from 2016/17. I pulled out a 2014 I bought a while back to compare. Better acidity than the 2016/17s but not a patch on the new vintage. I look forward to the release of 2019s and to tasting what Trey Fletcher is doing with this vineyard. Other winemakers have eclipsed Sanford in recent years.
Dec 23rd, 2021
Great example of Sta Rita Hills excellent Pinot
Great example of Sta Rita Hills excellent Pinot
Oct 28th, 2021
O.G. Santa Barbara since 1971. Tasting great and balanced with classic Sta Rita Hills aromatics.
O.G. Santa Barbara since 1971. Tasting great and balanced with classic Sta Rita Hills aromatics.
Jun 2nd, 2021
Christmas Day 2020 - Magnum
Christmas Day 2020 - Magnum
Jan 20th, 2021
Nice aroma, red currant and spice, very drinkable
Nice aroma, red currant and spice, very drinkable
Jul 14th, 2020
Subtle fruit- berry, very smooth. $70 retail
Subtle fruit- berry, very smooth. $70 retail
Dec 28th, 2019
historic California vineyard. Easy drinking soft fruit forward.
historic California vineyard. Easy drinking soft fruit forward.
Oct 22nd, 2019
A good wine but not quite as good as I remembered. Likely needs more time.
A good wine but not quite as good as I remembered. Likely needs more time.
Mar 7th, 2018
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
