2019 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir 1.5L

"...is deliciously floral and nervy. Crushed raspberry, lavender, spice and rose petal. The 2019 is bright and tense, but it also has a striking core of inner perfume that will likely become more expressive in time." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "Clean lines of dark cherry, roasted strawberry, star anise and cardamom make for a spicy nose on this bottling from the historic property. It's lush, smooth and comforting on the palate, where the dark-cherry, chai-spice, orange-rind and crumpled flower flavors align." ~ Wine Enthusiast "The ruby-hued 2019 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard comes from the southern part of the Sta. Rita Hills and is a more backward, structured effort offering lots of red fruits and herbal notes to go with a medium-bodied, tight, chewy style on the palate. It needs a year or two of bottle age, but it's an impressive, rich, yet also elegant Pinot Noir that should have 7-8 years of longevity." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "Well-structured, with rich acidity backing the juicy and well-spiced dark cherry and wild berry flavors. Delivers cedary richness in the midpalate, with an open-textured finish that shows hints of cocoa powder." ~ Wine Spectator