Sandhi - Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay 2021 (750ml) Catawba

Sandhi - Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay 2021 (750ml) CatawbaEach of Sandhi's Santa Rita Hill Chardonnays exhibits a thrilling verve and intensity. However, the Sanford & Benedict bottling, sourced from a vineyard planted in 1971 at a lower elevation than the Patterson, shows an openness of fruit and delightfully floral perfume that lend hedonism and immediacy. Bright eyed and delightfully steely, it's a finely focused wine that's enjoyable now but likely to mature well.

I know of no other Verdejo priced this high except for its barrel-fermented big brother

8% Mixed Reds

28% Grenache

Lengthy and balanced

with a mixture of raspberry

There's a density and marked minerality that the Chenin blanc provides

grapes are left in crates in the refrigeration room for 24-36 hours

Cook's California Champagne Sweet Rose Sparkling Wine has a brilliant pink color and offers flavors of juicy strawberry and raspberry

squid salad with olive oil and basil

"The estate’s top wine is the 2016 Lirac Secret de la Grange

57 g / lTotal acidity: 5

The blend is 58% Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir from eight grand cru vineyards