Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol %
14.3
Acidity
0.570 g/100mL
pH
3.53
Harvest Brix
25.3
Harvest Date
10/4/21
Production
100 cases
Type
Fess Parker Winery
2021 Sanford & Benedict "1971" Pinot Noir
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Wine Spectator
92
Wine Enthusiast
94
Jeb Dunnuck
93
Vinous
93
or more units
$35.00/unit
or more units
$35.00/unit
or more units
$20.00/unit
Vineyard Sources
100% Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (Block T14) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation
Barrel Aging
Aged 15 months in 100% French oak
Cooperage
Gillet, Mercurey
Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol %
14.3
Acidity
0.570 g/100mL
pH
3.53
Harvest Brix
25.3
Harvest Date
10/4/21
Production
100 cases
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.