Sanford Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Earthy

Sanford

Sanford Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.3

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Sanford Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir is a premium, single-vineyard wine produced by Sanford Winery, in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation of California. The wine is made from grapes grown in the historic Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, which is known for its cool micro-climate allowing for a long growing season producing very ripe fruit. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle pressing, and long aging in French oak barrels to create a complex and elegant wine with a velvety structure. The wine is characterized by its rich aromas of dark fruit, earthy notes, and subtle spice, with a silky texture and a long, smooth finish. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the finesse and complexity of a well-crafted Pinot Noir.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Sanford Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir has aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, and cranberry.On the palate, it is smooth and supple with a juicy acidity that carries the ripe fruit flavors and a seductive silky tannins texture. Complex notes of cola, earth, and nutmeg run throughout the long finish. This is an elegantly structured and balanced Pinot Noir. Enjoy this Pinot now or cellar for up to 15 years. Serve with something roasted meats cooked slightly pink, like a rack of lamb or duck breast.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2058

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Sanford

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

4.3

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