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"Great depth and precision, this wine comes from the original vines planted on... "Great depth and precision, this wine comes from the original vines planted on their own roots in 1971. Stone fruit, yellow apple, white flowers, subtle savory notes, and a chalky textural component. Clay soils intermixed with shale and diatomaceous... more

"The 2018 La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir is a wine of tremendous depth. Blac... "The 2018 La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir is a wine of tremendous depth. Black tea, leather, fennel, and raspberries all jump out of the glass. The 2018 is deep, rich and suave with great length. This wine is delicious now yet has the balance and... more

"The 2022 bursts from the glass with grilled lemons, dried flowers, and chamom... "The 2022 bursts from the glass with grilled lemons, dried flowers, and chamomile. The very seductive aromaas inform the palate which is silky, intensity mineral, and wonderfully fresh. A natrual pairing for lighter fare, appetizers, shellfish and... more

"Evocative and precise. The 2022 is dark, ample and beautifully focused from t... "Evocative and precise. The 2022 is dark, ample and beautifully focused from top to bottom. Exotic, vibrant red fruits, white pepper and dried flower aromas inform the palate that is supple and serious. This will pair well with light or heartier... more

"From Sanford & Benedict’s original plantings of 1971, this wine is always the... "From Sanford & Benedict’s original plantings of 1971, this wine is always the most mineral and ocean-influenced of our offerings. These gnarled, old vines have long thrived in the very shallow and rock soils of this gently north-leaning knoll—just... more

"The 2021 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a total knock-out and also... "The 2021 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a total knock-out and also one of the best wines I have tasted from Ryan Deovlet. It emerges from three blocks on the property. Red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and spice all build in a... more

"Classic Estate noseof black fruit, red cherry and tobacco. Bigger and broader... "Classic Estate noseof black fruit, red cherry and tobacco. Bigger and broader and more generous thanprevious vintages due to naturally low yields, a perfectly warm vintage andincreased concentration from fifteen-year-old vines. Supple and soft.... more

"2021 marks vintage number 50 for Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, and a rather co... "2021 marks vintage number 50 for Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, and a rather cool vintage at that. The immediate freshness of this wine is proof. California sage and olive brine leap from the glass alongside the high-toned red berries and pink... more

"The Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is composed of grapes from the Bien Nacid... "The Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is composed of grapes from the Bien Nacido, Dierberg, La Rinconada, and Sanford & Benedict vineyards. Aromatically the wine has notes of flint, white chalk, with a combination of stone and citrus fruits and a... more

"Rich and beautifully focused from top to bottom. Deep, and vibrant red fruits... "Rich and beautifully focused from top to bottom. Deep, and vibrant red fruits and baking spices aromas inform the palate which is supple, serious, and wonderfully fresh. Although charming now, it will continue to improve over several years. Moving... more

"Planted in 1971, Sanford & Benedict is the most storied vineyard we work with... "Planted in 1971, Sanford & Benedict is the most storied vineyard we work with. Its unique combination of rocky soils and cool climate makes dark and brooding wines that still have elegance and minerality. From a site on the other (southern) side of... more

"La Rinconada Chardonnay is very expressive, displaying lemon confit and wet r... "La Rinconada Chardonnay is very expressive, displaying lemon confit and wet rocks while a touch of hazelnut adds charm. Bright, detailed, and nuanced, La Rinconada Chardonnay has a lot going on aromatically, while the minerally stone fruits on the... more

"This Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay is bright, beautifully layered, and nuance... "This Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay is bright, beautifully layered, and nuanced. Meyer lemon, candle wax, and cut straw all grace this very savory Chardonnay. Orange marmalade, stone fruits, and chamomile work seamlessly with the rich textures on... more

"Hailing from a denser site all around, Rinconada is more flamboyant, showing ... "Hailing from a denser site all around, Rinconada is more flamboyant, showing riper aromas of yellow apple, pear and even pineapple. The fruit purity and minimalist winemaking style found in all Sandhi Chardonnays are here. They're just turned up a... more

"Planted more than fifty years ago, this iconic vineyard site is the home to t... "Planted more than fifty years ago, this iconic vineyard site is the home to the original pinot plantings in the Santa Rita Hills. Tyler Winery's section of this vineyard routinely provides with the most pure and ethereal barrels in their cellar.... more

"A half century since its Chardonnay vines were planted, Sanford & Benedict is... "A half century since its Chardonnay vines were planted, Sanford & Benedict is inimitable; it can be nothing but itself. Poised and mineral, this bottling shows hallmark aromatics in lime leaf, salted grapefruit, crushed seashell and peach blossom.... more

"Capturing the region with its wonderful balance, vibrancy, and richness this ... "Capturing the region with its wonderful balance, vibrancy, and richness this Santa Barbara County offering has beautiful complexity with a mélange of red fruit, blood orange, juicy red plum, earthy undertones alongside baking spices, floral notes,... more

"Aromas of expressive strawberry, raspberry, and cherry intertwine with violet... "Aromas of expressive strawberry, raspberry, and cherry intertwine with violet and a hint of eucalyptus, with subtle notes of vanilla and baking spice. Flavors of Bing cherry, wild raspberry, and boysenberry shine with bright acidity, seamlessly... more

"The vines fro the Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay were planted on their own roo... "The vines fro the Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay were planted on their own roots in 1971, 10 miles from the ocean on a north-facing bench of clay loam, above the Santa Ynez River in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills. The 2022 Chardonnay Sanford &... more

"The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a wine of precision, beautifully layered a... "The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a wine of precision, beautifully layered and nuanced. Rose petals, white pepper, and lavender all grace this racy wine. The palate is elegant, and seamless, with a pure and suave texture. This wine is delicious... more