From the cool, fog-laden slopes of Sta. Rita Hills, the 2021 Sandhi Pinot Noir is a wine of energy and elegance. Crafted by Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman, it captures the spirit of its vineyards with clarity and grace. Juicy red cherry, raspberry and cranberry are lifted by hints of sage, wild herbs and gentle spice, while subtle whispers of tea leaf and forest floor add depth and complexity.

On the palate the wine is lively yet refined, with bright acidity and silky tannins carrying the vibrant fruit through a long, expressive finish. It is a Pinot Noir that invites curiosity and celebration, a vivid reflection of the windswept soils, coastal breezes and careful hands that shaped it.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills has a medium ruby color and pretty scents of cinnamon stick, aniseed, iron, underbrush and charcuterie with a core of red cherries and cranberries. Medium-bodied yet very concentrated, it has a powdery frame, sparks of refreshing acidity and a very long, graphite-driven finish. Precise and detailed, it deserves to spend another 2-3 years in bottle. 96 Pts, Drink 2022-2032 - Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate