Wine generously donated by Daggett's Liquors

Decanter was handcrafted in Poland

Winemaker's Notes

The 2010 Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a blend of fruit from Sanford's two estate vineyards: La Rinconada (75%) and the historic Sanford and Benedict Vineyard (25%). Both of these stellar vineyards are in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills. A mix of vineyard blocks with eight different clones gives this wine great complexity. The wine is deep red in color and is bursting with bright red fruits like raspberry and bing cherry with hints of spicy orange rind, white pepper and sage on the nose. The palate delivers silky berry flavors balanced nicely by bright acidity and ripe tannins. The wine was allowed to age in French Oak barrels (30% new oak) for 10 months where it gained concentration and picked up hints of vanilla and anise.