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Sanford

Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

4.1

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Sanford Winery, a renowned winemaker with a long-standing reputation for crafting exceptional wines. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, known for its cool climate and unique soil composition, which imparts distinctive flavors and aromas to the wine. The vineyard features gentle slopes and a maritime influence, which allows for slow ripening and optimal flavor development. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in French oak barrels, resulting in a wine with a rich, complex flavor profile and a silky texture. The wine is known for its elegant style, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Sanford Sta.Rita Hills Pinot Noir offers an intriguing mix of floral and earthy aromas, including violets, rose petals, and dark soil. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and highly structured, with a rich core of dark berry fruit, earthy mineral notes, and a hint of spice. The wine has bright acidity and supple tannins, leading to a long, concentrated finish. Enjoy this intense and complex Pinot Noir with a wide range of foods.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2029

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

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

4.1

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