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Hailing from a denser site all around, Rinconada is more flamboyant, showing r... 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

This Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay is bright, beautifully layered, and nuanced... 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 the... more

Hailing from 50-year-old vines on their own roots, this cuvée is transparent ... Hailing from 50-year-old vines on their own roots, this cuvée is transparent and focused, a portal into the most famed of Santa Rita Hills' windswept sites. The nose is oceanic, a mix of salty citrus, chalk and baked nuts that meets levity and a... more

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

Aromas of citrus, toasted hazelnut and white flowers. Very expressive, display... Aromas of citrus, toasted hazelnut and white flowers. Very expressive, displaying lemon confit and wet rocks while a touch of hazelnut adds charm. A full palate balanced by crisp acidity, bright, detailed and nuanced, this wine has a lot going on... more

The first certified organic vineyard in Santa Barbara County, Rinconada is imm... The first certified organic vineyard in Santa Barbara County, Rinconada is immediately to the west of Sanford & Benedict. While the aromas are close relatives of Sanford & Benedict, the mouthfeel of the wine is fuller, fleshier, and just a bit more... more

The 2017 Sanford & Benedict is bright, beautifully layered and nuanced. Meyer ... The 2017 Sanford & Benedict is bright, beautifully layered and nuanced. Meyer lemon, candle wax, and apricot all grace this very savory Chardonnay. Orange marmalade, stone fruits and chamomile work nicely with the rich textures on the palate. To allow... more

The Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is composed of grapes from the Bien Nacido... 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 hint of... more

This Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay comes from estate vineyards and captures the e... This Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay comes from estate vineyards and captures the essence of this exceptional land. Gently whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented in French oak, this Chardonnay's white flowers and lemon peel accents are bright, gracious,... more

The Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is composed of grapes from the Bien Nacido... 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 hint of... more

The vines fro the Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay were planted on their own root... 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. more

Notes of chalk, talc and anise life from the glass. On the palate, it has wond... Notes of chalk, talc and anise life from the glass. On the palate, it has wonderful texture while remaining light on its feet thanks to its mineral and slate driven core. The location and marine influence contribute an intense salinity. The 2015 is a... more

Planted in 1997 by Richard Sanford this site is situated next door, and west, ... Planted in 1997 by Richard Sanford this site is situated next door, and west, of the famed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. The vineyard’s well-drained soils are made up of shaley, clay loam from a decomposition of Monterey Shale. The addition of a heavy... more

La Rinconada Chardonnay is very expressive, displaying lemon confit and wet ro... 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

Wonderfully tuned in a tight, crystalline, vibrant blend between two outstandi... Wonderfully tuned in a tight, crystalline, vibrant blend between two outstanding vineyard sources in the Sta. Rita Hills ( Zotovich Family and Sanford & Benedict). This wine sings with notes of lemon curd, citrus blossom, Bartlett pear, graham,... more

The 2021 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is expressive and dynamic. The... The 2021 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is expressive and dynamic. The nose opens with saline and rocky tones but gains intensity and expression over time, revealing red apple, Meyer lemon, citrus blossom, beeswax and mushroom. The palate is... more

A rich, luxurious Chardonnay with fruit notes of pear, nectarine, and lemon co... A rich, luxurious Chardonnay with fruit notes of pear, nectarine, and lemon confit accompanied by chalky minerality and toasted spice. Brought up in new Francois Freres French oak barrels, it is medium-bodied, balanced, with a great mid-palate as well... more

An extraordinary source of California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hil... An extraordinary source of California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills is the coolest, westernmost sub-region of the larger Santa Ynez Valley appellation within Santa Barbara County. The climate of Sta. Rita Hills is a natural match for... more

Aromatics of lemon zest and green apple lift and balance the nose. On the pala... Aromatics of lemon zest and green apple lift and balance the nose. On the palate is citrus, brioche, nuances of royal jelly and cinnamon, and oak notes of walnut and maplewood. The crushed rock minerality the vineyard is known for is throughout the... more