Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | $65.00≈ €57.84 · £48.86 | sandhiwines.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Sta. Rita Hills
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Soil Predominantly clay and loam topsoil
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Producer technical-sheet specification: 338 cases produced; élevage for 9 months in neutral French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Ruby color; raspberry coulis, geranium and pink peppercorn; lively, juicy and gentle palate with pillowy tannins and a mineral, pure finish. The producer's product-page release note additionally describes cherry, dewy sagebrush, raspberry, cranberry, rose petal and hibiscus.
Critics Ratings 98
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Sta. Rita Hills
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Soil Silica-based soils
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 450 cases produced. The vineyard was planted by Richard Sanford in 1997. The issue's Sandhi Pinot Noir production note describes mostly whole-cluster, feral-yeast fermentation; no additions of water, sugar, acid or enzymes; only a small amount of new French oak; and unfined, unfiltered bottling.
Tasting Notes Light garnet; red cherry, red raspberry, rose petal, pine sap, turned earth and a hint of leaf/herbs; lighter-weighted red and blue fruit with vibrant acidity and a slightly tart cherry finish.
Critics Ratings 89
Sources: www.princeofpinot.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Sta. Rita Hills
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Soil Silex and clay soils
Orientation North-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details 100% whole-cluster fermentation in concrete, with a maximum of two punchdowns; pressed to puncheons, 10% new; no sulfur dioxide additions until the first racking.
Tasting Notes Wineanorak's July 2014 tasting described forward sweet cherry, raspberry, freshness, structure and a subtle green note. The PinotFile's December 10, 2014 review additionally described dark cherry, rose petal, exotic spices and sous-bois, with dark red and purple berry fruit, youthful muscular tannins, silky texture and bright acidity.
Critics Ratings 95
Producer Information
Website
Address
1503 East Chestnut Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436, USA
Phone
+1 805-500-8337
Email
Owner
Raj Parr (Founder)