- Practicing Organic
- 100% Pinot Noir (clone 777)
- The Historic Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (Sta. Rita Hills AVA)
- Planted in 1971 (own-rooted)
- Botella clay loam full of chert & shale soils
- Hand harvested
- Native yeast fermentation
- 24-hour cold soak
- 50% whole cluster
- 120 cases produced
- 14% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Rita Hills
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TAT-43-22 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-08-15
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict is a delicate, ethereal wine. Strong earthy and savory inflections are front and center, while fruit is more pushed into the background. A healthy amount of stems (50%) works well for the style Graham Tatomer is going for."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-10-10
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard was fermented with 50% whole clusters and aged in one-year-old French oak. It exudes the classic aromatic signatures of this site, including orange peels, citrus blossoms and moss, with a weightless intensity and excellent clarity. The palate is graceful and ethereal, finishing delicately with hints of grainy tannins gently filled with juicy red fruits. I suspect that the challenges of the vintage have affected the harmony of the finish here, but the general attention to detail and precision is impressive."