COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Sandhi Wines
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sandhi Wines, founded by Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman in 2010, is a small-production winery dedicated to expressing the unique terroir of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation in Santa Barbara County, California. The winery's name, 'Sandhi,' meaning 'union' in Sanskrit, symbolizes the harmonious relationship between human intervention, the earth, and the vine. The Sta. Rita Hills, with its cool climate and distinctive sedimentary soils, provides an ideal environment for growing Pinot Noir. The 2022 vintage is noted for its high-toned aromatics and vibrant fruit profile, reflecting the specific conditions of that year.
ALCOHOL
13.2%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sandhi means 'union' in Sanskrit, reflecting the winery's philosophy.
Fact 02
Vineyards feature sedimentary soils with diatomaceous earth and limestone.
Fact 03
The wine is made from grapes farmed using 'Practicing Organic' methods.
Fact 04
Small production winery founded by a renowned sommelier and winemaker.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Sandhi Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022 is produced using grapes from select Sta. Rita Hills vineyards, farmed using 'Practicing Organic' methods. The fruit is hand-harvested and undergoes indigenous fermentation in open-top cement tanks. For the 2022 vintage, 80% of the grapes were destemmed, with 20% whole cluster inclusion. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for nine months in neutral French oak barrels. The winery's approach focuses on minimal intervention to express the vineyard's terroir.
