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Ken Brown

Ken Brown Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir

Name: Ken Brown Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir
Brand: Ken Brown
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.2

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Ken Brown Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir is a distinguished wine from the cradle of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, a region pivotal in showcasing the area's exceptional potential. The vineyard, established in 1971 by Richard Sanford and Michael Benedict, remains a benchmark for quality. This Pinot Noir is crafted from vines planted in 2008, featuring the esteemed clone 943. The vineyard's Botella Series soils, a blend of clay and loam with high calcareous content, ensure excellent drainage and low yields. Renowned winemaker Ken Brown, a pioneer in Central Coast fine winemaking and founder of Byron Winery, meticulously hand-sorts the Pinot Noir clusters. After de-stemming, the grapes undergo a pre-fermentation cold soak in small open-top fermenters, followed by gentle punch-downs during fermentation. The wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, with 40% new oak, enhancing its complexity and elegance. This Pinot Noir exemplifies Ken Brown's dedication to small-lot, high-quality winemaking, offering a refined and expressive representation of the Sta. Rita Hills terroir.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Ken Brown Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir exudes both intensity and sophistication, boasting a deep garnet hue and vibrant aromatics.On the nose, rich aromas of pomegranates and cherries blend seamlessly with subtle hints of dark chocolate. The palate reveals layers of red cherries and vanilla, offering a lusciously balanced mouthfeel. Bright acidity and velvety tannins are beautifully intertwined, creating an exceptionally balanced wine. Perfect for pairing with dishes like roasted duck, grilled salmon, or mushroom risotto, this Pinot Noir will also cellar gracefully for years to come, allowing its flavors to develop further complexity and depth.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2055

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Ken Brown

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

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