Tyler

Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.365 ratings
9.220 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

8.8

Decanted. Underripe, chalky red fruit, green stem spice and woody aromatics and flavors. Presents very light, airy, acid-driven, warm. Firm, coarse, grainy structure on the palate. I can see this integrating into a lovely, delicate Pinot and appreciate how restrained it is.

Decanted. Underripe, chalky red fruit, green stem spice and woody aromatics and flavors. Presents very light, airy, acid-driven, warm. Firm, coarse, grainy structure on the palate. I can see this integrating into a lovely, delicate Pinot and appreciate how restrained it is.

Feb 4th, 2019
Max Gottesfeld

One of the best pintos of the tasting. Chiseled acidity and crystal clear flavors.

One of the best pintos of the tasting. Chiseled acidity and crystal clear flavors.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2014
Josh Nadel

Vinter Gothic Wine; Wine Director Locanda Verde, The Dutch NYC, The Dutch Miami, Lafayette, The Public Theatre of New York

9.5

This is one of the best new world pinots I have had in a very, very long time. Goddamn this is excellent. I taste a tremendous amount of new world Pinot. It also goes well with online Danish modern furniture shopping apparently.

This is one of the best new world pinots I have had in a very, very long time. Goddamn this is excellent. I taste a tremendous amount of new world Pinot. It also goes well with online Danish modern furniture shopping apparently.

Aug 20th, 2015
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.1

Prittay, prittay good.

Prittay, prittay good.

Jul 31st, 2015
Tom Donegan

Sommelier Stokehouse

9.1

Great local #pinot - restrained red fruit and fresh herbs, balanced, big tick

Great local #pinot - restrained red fruit and fresh herbs, balanced, big tick

Jun 19th, 2015
Andrew Nelson

Sta Rita Bro

Sta Rita Bro

Sep 12th, 2014
Grand Cru Selections

Santa Barbara's finest! #IPOB

Santa Barbara's finest! #IPOB

Feb 4th, 2014
Kamall

Gorgeous wine. Probably the best vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. The Pinots and chardonnays are more Burgundian. Love this from Tyler.

Gorgeous wine. Probably the best vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. The Pinots and chardonnays are more Burgundian. Love this from Tyler.

Mar 6th, 2023
Roberto Carli

Lots of tannic extraction on the dark mineral fruit core. Trying to go Gevrey-Chambertin style, could have great potential once it integrates

Lots of tannic extraction on the dark mineral fruit core. Trying to go Gevrey-Chambertin style, could have great potential once it integrates

Jan 28th, 2023
Kamall

Red fruit, crushed rocks, good acidity. I just love this area and this vineyard. Very Burgundian and much better QPR!

Red fruit, crushed rocks, good acidity. I just love this area and this vineyard. Very Burgundian and much better QPR!

Nov 28th, 2022