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Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022

Name: Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022
SKU: xHD55601221
Price: 274.25 GBP
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6 bottle(s) at £45.71 per bottle.

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Buy Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022 – Premium Californian Pinot Noir

Discover Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022 | Elegant California Red Wine

Experience the finesse and vibrancy of Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022, an expressive single-varietal red wine crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes in the acclaimed Sta. Rita Hills AVA, California. Made under the expertise of winemaker Trey Fletcher, this vintage offers a benchmark expression of cool-climate Californian Pinot Noir, showcasing purity, structure, and complexity.

With an ABV of 13%, a medium body (Body Value C), and ultra-low residual sugar (0.3 g/L), this wine strikes a seamless balance of fruit intensity, savoury undertones, and bright natural acidity.

Tasting Notes: Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022

Aromas: Enticing layers of fresh cherry, wild strawberry, and subtle spice cake aromas, lifted by hints of white pepper and delicate rose petals.
Palate: Supple and silky with vibrant red fruit flavours intertwined with fine-grained tannins and savoury spice. The wine is wonderfully fresh and serious with excellent structure, finishing long and graceful.
Finish: Elegant and persistent, leaving nuanced notes of dried flowers and subtle baking spices.

Why Buy Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022 from Corking Wines?

Premium Californian Pinot Noir
Handcrafted by acclaimed winemaker Trey Fletcher
Ideal food pairing wine – perfect with duck, roast chicken, grilled salmon, or mushroom risotto

Wine Specifications

Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Sta. Rita Hills, California, USA
ABV: 13%
Body: Medium
Residual Sugar: 0.3 g/L
Closure: Natural Cork
Case Size: 6 x 75cl
Vegan-friendly: No (contains egg products)
Contains sulphites: Yes

Awards & Recognition

93 Points – Wine Enthusiast (2024)
92 Points – James Suckling (2024)
Gold Medal – San Francisco International Wine Competition (2024)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022 suitable for vegans?

No, this wine is not vegan-friendly as it contains egg products used in fining.

How should I serve Sanford Pinot Noir 2022?

Best served slightly chilled (around 14-16°C). Decanting for 30 minutes will enhance its aromatic complexity and texture.

Customer Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “One of the best Californian Pinots I’ve had recently—beautifully balanced with a stunning finish.” – Sarah W., London

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The freshness and complexity blew me away. Paired perfectly with my roast duck.” – James P., Manchester

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Elegant and classy Pinot Noir with just the right amount of spice. Will be buying again.” – Ayesha R., Leeds

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Price	£228.54
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Country	United States
Vintage	2022
Bottles Per Case	6
Bottle Size (cl)	75
Winery	The grapes come exclusively from the two estate vineyards in the cool-climate area of Sta. Rita Hills AVA: the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard and the La Rinconada Vineyard. The unusual east-west orientation of the nearby Santa Ynez Mountains allows the cooling maritime breezes from the Pacific Ocean- just seven miles away- to flow over the vineyards, bringing with them cooling morning fog. Afternoon breezes dry out any residual moisture and reduce disease pressure. Temperatures rarely exceed 27°C, which suits the delicate Pinot Noir vines. The vineyard is split into 52 blocks, each with an individual soil composition. Broadly, the marine-based soil in the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a mixture of clay, loam, fractured shale and chert (a rocky soil), which forces the vine roots to dig deep for nutrients and hydration. The result is naturally low yields of small-berried, concentrated fruit delivering excellent minerality and acidity. The La Rinconada Vineyard is made up of sandy, gravelly soil, which imparts precise minerality to the wine. There are 33 different Pinot Noir clones planted across the vineyard, and 40% of the vines are from the original 1972 ungrafted plantings.