Kurt Winrich

9.3

Drank it early (needs more air). But it feels like 93. All the balance of a great Chateauneuf. — 12 days ago

Lars Miller

9.2

Spicy and earthy nose, with some unidentifiable ripe red fruits. Very light and balanced, forward. Again, more ripe fruits but can't identify. — 2 months ago

Gene Chow

9.1

Herbal and barnyard. — 2 months ago

Heather Rostker

9.2

Nice Sancerre for sitting by the pool — 9 months ago

David Lincoln

9.2

Love the funk — 9 days ago

Vanessa

9.2

Sandhi ‘Romance’ Chardonnay (2020) is made exclusively with grapes from the Domaine de la Côte estate vineyards, farmed organically, within the Sta Rita Hills AVA of the Central Coast region of California.

After a wild-yeast fermentation, this wine aged 10 months in neutral oak and 6 months in tank. It is textured with flinty mineral notes, next to layered aromas and flavors of toast, cream, cheese rind, white blossom, lime zest and just-ripe apple, pear, white peach, nectarine, honeydew, and starfruit. It is precise, elegant, and nuanced.

It has a freshness and vibrancy with a textured mouthfeel, bright acidity, and a delicately reductive character. At 12.8% ABV, this wine sits firmly within the medium alcohol range, speaking to the cooling coastal winds that are prevalent in the Sta Rita Hills AVA.

It’s absolutely delicious and a versatile culinary complement.

Cheers to Sandhi and beautiful, terroir-driven California Chardonnays! — a month ago

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Scott E. Becker

9.5

[Tasted on July 29, 2023 at l’Ete du Vin with Ned and Beth]

Black cherry and raspberry fruit with a hint of mandarin orange, mineral notes and beautiful balance. — 9 months ago

web bond

9.0

Rich, not electric. Reminds me of 2020 Chablis. — 25 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Bright light golden color. Fragrant aromas of baked apple and pear along with notes of white flowers and wet stones. The palate is full of apple, pineapple and orange flavors. Hint of baking spices on the very long and chalky finish. Quite full bodied, intense and powerful. Rich and concentrated mouthfeel. Thanks Kase! — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured. “Oh, hello friend!” This is what Sancerre is supposed to smell/taste like. Herbs and star fruit. Pyrazines are not prominent (long hang time has something to do with that). On the palate, the wine is dry and has simply wonderful acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and unbelievably chalky. This is a baby with a very bright life ahead. What a treat to get an early glimpse of the brilliance to come. Unfortunately, it’s getting harder and harder to find Sancerre like this. Drink now if you have multiples and you can appreciate the potential. Better after 2027. — 4 months ago