2022 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

100% Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (Blocks T6 & 9A) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Barrel Aging

100% barrel fermented and aged for 8 months in neutral French oak Puncheon barrels

Cooperage

Mercurey, Gillet, Francois Freres

Technical Data

Composition

100% Pinot Noir (Clones: 667, 2A, 943)

Alcohol %

14.3

Acidity

0.600 g/100mL

3.46

Harvest Brix

23.7-24.1

Harvest Date

9/16 - 9/22/22

Production

388 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.

Wine Critic Reviews

"Pure framboise, red currants, crushed stone, white flowers, and spicy nuances all define the aromatics of the 2022 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, a wonderfully pure, medium-bodied Pinot Noir that has the classic purity, precision, and focus of this remarkable site. I love it today yet see no reason it shouldn’t evolve gracefully over the coming decade." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "Dark cherry joins cola and star anise on the intensely spiced nose of this bottling. The palate is rounded and full of ripe cherry and mace flavors that prove quite bold." ~ Wine Enthusiast "A juicy and open-knit crowd-pleaser, with raspberry and kirsch notes backed by red licorice and anise accents on the friendly, toasty finish. Drink now through 2030." ~ Wine Spectator "terrific. Bright, perfumed and inviting, the S&B has so much to offer. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, rose petal and lavender are beautifully laced together. A dollop of whole clusters (20%) adds aromatic breadth..." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous