2018 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir 1.5L

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vineyard Sources

100% Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (Blocks 9C &9A) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Barrel Aging

Aged 17 months in 100% French oak, of which 40% is new

Cooperage

Mercurey

Technical Data

Composition

100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol %

14.2

Acidity

0.562 g/100mL

3.52

Harvest Brix

24.7-24.8

Harvest Date

9/11-9/27/18

Production

24 bottles

Description

Sanford & Benedict is really the vineyard that started it all in Santa Barbara County. Starting with the 2015 vintage we were fortunate to secure several tons of Pinot Noir grapes from one of the most historically significant vineyards in all of California.

Originally planted in 1971, this mature vineyard yields a wine that is beautifully structured while also retaining the finesse and elegance we love in Pinot Noir.

Wine Critic Reviews

"Fairly dark in the glass, this bottling from a historic vineyard offers the telltale hints of wet earth and light game as well as dark-fruit elements of cherry and even blueberry, with a strong wood-spice scent. The palate is hearty with baked red currant and orange-rind flavors, made more complex by the dried sage, intriguing game and grippy tannins." ~ Wine Enthusiast "The 2018 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard comes from a great site on the southern side of the Sta. Rita Hills and was brought up in 40% new French oak. Plum/ruby-hued, with notes of Bing cherries, candied violets, spice, and sappy herbs, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a tight, vibrant texture, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. It should evolve for a decade." ~ Jeb Dunnuck