2024 Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Chardonnay

Vineyard Sources

100% Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (Block T4) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Barrel Aging

100% barrel fermented and aged for 8 months in 43% new French oak

Cooperage

Mercurey, Sirugue, Gillet

Technical Data

Composition

100% Chardonnay

Alcohol %

12.5

Acidity

0.673 g/100mL

3.31

Harvest Brix

23.6

Harvest Date

10/16/24

Production

340 cases

Description

Our single vineyard and small lot releases enable us to deliver some of our finest expressions of Chardonnay by concentrating on specific vineyards, clonal selections or techniques. We have been fortunate enough to secure several tons of Chardonnay from one of the most historically significant vineyards in all of California, the iconic Sanford & Benedict.

Originally planted in 1971, this mature vineyard yields a wine that is beautifully structured with plenty of fresh acidity and verve. The palate offers lovely citrus and tropical fruit flavors backed by enticing minerality and a hint of toast.