Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir (Clone: 2A)
Alcohol %
14.3
Acidity
0.562 g/100mL
pH
3.60
Harvest Brix
24.4-27.2
Harvest Date
10/11/23
Production
297 cases
Type
Fess Parker Winery
2023 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Vineyard Sources
100% Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (Blocks T6, 9A & 9B) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation
Barrel Aging
Aged 10 months in 100% French oak, of which 42% were new
Cooperage
Mercurey, Francois Freres
Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir (Clone: 2A)
Alcohol %
14.3
Acidity
0.562 g/100mL
pH
3.60
Harvest Brix
24.4-27.2
Harvest Date
10/11/23
Production
297 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.
Simply put, this wine represents the best of each vintage from our estate, Rodney’s Vineyard!
