Dunnigan Hills, Central Valley

Sandhi Wines

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

100% Pinot Noir sourced from Domaine de la Cote and La Rinconada vineyard in Santa Rita Hills. Aged for 6 months in neutral oak and 4 months in tank. Delicate nose with red fruit and spicy notes (cinnamon). Medium-bodied, elegant, good acidity. Drank it too quickly — 5 days ago

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Sea Smoke

Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2021

Drinking fantastically now. — 25 days ago

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Melville

Estate Sta. Rita Hills Syrah 2018

A personal favorite. Enthralling aromatics. Bright and zesty. Olives galore. 13.9% abv.
Happy to have several more bottles. No rush.
— a month ago

Scott@Mister, Andrew and 5 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

Nice nose but very tight:closed. Hugh perceived acid. Pleasant but not great. — 12 days ago

LM and Nicolas liked this

Sanford

Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Clear red fruit. Redcurrent, a hint of raspberry. Delicious and pretty. Great balance — 25 days ago

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with Peter and Gregg
Peter, Severn and 7 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Not as big of a Pinot as many other Tens have been from other vintages. Still medium full palate but less big fruit, more subtle layers of cherry complimented by an herbal savory character. If you like fruit, drink up. — a month ago

Scott@Mister and Shay liked this

Sea Smoke

Ten California Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2012

I’d say these wines are overrated. Second of the 2012’s I picked up. Dark fruit, supple but not that interesting. — 3 months ago

Tom liked this

Domaine de la Côte

Bloom's Field Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2019

Very pretty plumminess with a hint of stems. Flowers, violets. Delicious. Still young — 25 days ago

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with Peter and Gregg
Peter, Severn and 6 others liked this

Brewer-Clifton

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021

Pronounced ripe cranberry, sour red cherry, herbs, red plum, toast, smoke note, violet, vegetal, earth, black pepper, liquorish note,  rhubarb preserved.


Pale garnet


Medium+ intensity


High acidity


Long finish


High alcohol


Full bodied


Outstanding -keep at least two more years before open, suitable for further ageing.
— 24 days ago

Dragonette Cellars

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021

A little young and tight — 2 months ago

Tom liked this