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! — 7 months ago
Winegeeks Chih @ farallon — 7 months ago
Pepe g y nestor — 5 months ago
Winegeeks Chih @ farallon — 7 months ago
Savoury delight. Hugely impressed with this old vine Zin. And what a story behind the wine too. To drink it with Raj Parr was pretty special too! — 10 months ago
Dennis Hogenkamp
12.8% ABV Nice value Chardonnay by Rajat Parr. Light clear color. Mineral components. — 3 months ago