SANDHI CHARDONNAY SANFORD & BENEDICT 750ML 2022
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Description
The Sandhi Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict is a refined California white wine showcasing vibrant acidity and notes of ripe pear, citrus, and subtle oak. This Chardonnay hails from the prestigious Sanford & Benedict vineyard, located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, known for its cool climate that enhances the grape's dynamic flavor profile.
This wine pairs well with a variety of dishes, including grilled shrimp, roasted chicken, and creamy pasta. It also complements lighter fare such as salads and seafood, making it a versatile choice for many dining occasions.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Santa Barbara |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Container | Bottle |
| Subdepartment | CALIFORNIA-CHARDONNAY |
Expert Reviews
The 2022 vintage saw little rain, with heat spikes contributing to a riper fruit character. Despite a warmer than average growing environment, the Sandhi Sanford and Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay exhibits a delightful nose fragrant with white peach blossom, ripe sweet lemon, and pastry dough—medium in body with flavours of yellow apple, lemon and fresh cream. On the richer side due to, 10 months of fermentation in oak barrels followed by another six months in an anaerobic environment contributed to creamy texture and body.
The 2022 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict is true to this site's composed elegance and nuance, showing a mélange of orchard fruits, bright baking spices and citrus blossoms. The palate is generous yet measured, with a faintly enveloping texture that seamlessly unwinds into a beautiful, refined finish, highlighting the vineyard's river rock stoniness. While not the most flashy or intense iteration of this historic site, its classiness fits right into the Sandhi roster.
The 2022 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict is one of the more tightly wound, reticent wines in the range. It offers plenty of energy. Citrus peel, white pepper, mint and crushed rocks are all finely delineated. I admire the wine's energy, but at the same time, I feel picking a touch riper would allow more site character to show.