2022 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sanford old vines drawing on old vines

drawing on old vines

on the hills of Rocca Bernarda in the heart of Friuli Colli Orientali

where the soils are made up of sandy clay

using minimal sprays of copper and sulphur when required

depth and old-school grandeur

2022 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sanford old vines drawing on old vinesThe Original Legend The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is where it all began. In 1971, this was the first vineyard planted in what became the Sta. Rita Hills. This iconic vineyard now contains the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Santa Barbara County. The 2022 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir is a wine of precision, beautifully layered and energetic. Black cherries, white pepper, and mandarins all grace this racy wine. The palate is silky and seamless,