- Practicing Organic
- 100% Chardonnay
- Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (Sta. Rita Hills AVA)
- North-facing site
- First planted in 1971
- Silex soils
- Indigenous yeast fermentation in 500L Puncheon
- Aged 10 months in puncheon, 6 months in stainless steel tank
- 332 cases produced
- 12.9% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sta. Rita Hills
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-SDH-31-22 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2024-11-13
"A great, distinctive wine that balances chalky, minerally and nervy aspects with lush, ripe pears, toasted almonds and hints of marzipan. It's quite tight and steely in texture, holding those intricate flavors with a firm feel and a long finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2028."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-08-15
"The 2022 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict is one of the more tightly wound, reticent wines in the range. It offers plenty of energy. Citrus peel, white pepper, mint and crushed rocks are all finely delineated. I admire the wine's energy, but at the same time, I feel picking a touch riper would allow more site character to show."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-05-03
"This has terrific intensity to the bright, citrusy notes of yuzu, preserved lemon and lime zest on a sleek, juicy mouthwatering frame. Shows an appealing savory note of saline, toasted herbs and wet stone, with aromatic details of makrut lime leaf and fresh ginger lingering on the finish. Drink now. —M.W."