- Practicing Organic
- 100% Pinot Noir (Mt. Eden Selection)
- Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (Sta. Rita Hills AVA)
- Sourced from the original 1971 own-rooted vines
- Elder Bottella clay loam on chert and shale soils
- 66% whole cluster
- Native yeast fermentation in open top fermenters
- Pressed to tank once dry, and quickly settled before going down to new barrels
- Aged 12-14 months sur lies in French oak barrels (228L)
- 245 cases produced
- 13.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Rita Hills
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TYL-43-21 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94+
Date
2023-12-29
"The 2021 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict was vinified with 75% whole clusters and matured in 100% new French oak. It has complex aromatics defined by botanical undertones that complement pomegranate and raspberry fruit, plus nuances of woodsmoke, tobacco and mushrooms. The medium-bodied palate has concentrated, layered fruit, earth and spice flavors framed by chalky tannins and juicy acidity, and it has a long, detailed finish."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-09-21
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2024-10-10
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict exudes a confidently graceful, understated swagger consistent across this vineyard's best expressions. On the nose, Tyler's expression is radiantly weightless, combining gorgeous, floral, spice and underbrush aromas that measurably gain amplitude with aeration. The palate echoes this ethereal quality with a translucent succulence that is equal parts vertical and horizontal, moving into a slow-moving, classy and supremely refined finish. Incredibly dynamic in the glass and already thoroughly delicious, this will be a joy to watch evolve over the next 10 to 15 years."
2022
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-07-01
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is laced with sweet dried cherry, mint, spice, cedar, leather, tobacco and incense. It is one of the more delicate, aromatic wines in this range. Nervy tannins lend energy and shape. There's plenty of energy here, but also a light mid-palate. As always, the old-vines part of the vineyard yielded a Pinot with strong savory and floral notes but less in the way of overtly forward fruit."
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2022-12-08
2020
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2022-08-23
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2022-03-15
2019
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2021-11-01