Chanin Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2020 Poggiotondo Wines soft and subtle wine

soft and subtle wine

still very young

95 Pts Wine Advocate

finishing with firm tannins that sit in wonderful harmony with the fruit and acidity

the finish stretches on for minutes

Chanin Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2020 Poggiotondo Wines soft and subtle wineFrom a site on the other (southern) side of the appellation, the 2020 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir saw quite a bit more stems and was fermented with 40% stems and brought up in 20% new oak. It has a wonderful nose of ripe red and black currants as well as subtle woodsmoke, dried herbs, and forest floor. This carries to a pure, medium bodied, balanced Pinot Noir with ripe tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. 94 Pts Jeb