Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Overview
In 1972, the iconic Sanford & Benedict vineyard was the first vineyard planted in the cool climate Sta Rita Hills. Comprised almost entirely of Monterey Shale from a landslide that occurred 10,000 years ago, this vineyard was planted to VitisVinifera on its own roots. At the time, a huge yet calculated risk on the par t of Michael Benedict. Today, the original plantings are still healthy and consistently producing magnificent and distinctive Pinot Noir fruit. Owned and farmed by the Terlato Family, the vision for Sanford is to produce wines that “tell the tale of the place”, with minimal intervention.

Aging
16 Months; 25% New French Oak

Fermentation
14 days in open top tanks with careful pump-overs and the occasional punch-down, depending on the vintage and associated levels of extraction

Winemaker
Trey Fletcher