2008 Central Coast Pinot Noir

The 2008 Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a blend of from our two estate vineyards, La Rinconada, and the historic Sanford and Benedict Vineyard. Both of these stellar vineyards are in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills. A mix of vineyard blocks and several different clones gives this wine great complexity. The wine is brilliant red in ...

This wine has an intense and rich red ruby color with a luxuriant nose of red cherry, black cherry, exotic spices, clove, vanilla, and a hint of earthiness. Loads of concentrated red and black fruit flavors are balanced by well-structured tannins. I recommend drinking this wineat a lower temperature, around 60 F, to bring out the fruity nuances of a ...