{"product_id":"2023-sandhi-pinot-noir-santa-rita-hills-usa","title":"2023 Sandhi Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills, USA","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1irjttz\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eABOUT THE WINE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eProduced in the cool, wind-swept Sta. Rita Hills appellation on California’s Central Coast, this Pinot Noir reflects the region’s distinctive combination of maritime influence, extended growing season, and mineral-rich soils. The 2023 vintage highlights Sandhi’s signature style: transparent, site-driven wines focused on balance, freshness, and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eThe vineyards benefit from strong Pacific Ocean breezes and morning fog, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining acidity and aromatic precision. Native yeast fermentation and gentle extraction preserve purity and texture, while aging in French oak — used with restraint — adds subtle structure and complexity without masking the wine’s natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eOn the palate, layers of cranberry, pomegranate, red plum, and black tea are complemented by earthy undertones and delicate spice. The wine’s tension, lift, and mineral edge make it both immediately appealing and capable of graceful aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eAn excellent match for roast chicken, duck, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, pork tenderloin, and herb-driven cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"y2u15m\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSandhi Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was founded with a focus on producing elegant, terroir-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the cool-climate vineyards of California’s Central Coast. Guided by a minimalist philosophy, the winery emphasizes transparency of site, balance, and natural acidity over richness or heavy extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eWorking closely with carefully farmed vineyards throughout the Sta. Rita Hills and neighboring appellations, Sandhi prioritizes sustainable viticulture and low-intervention winemaking practices. Fermentations are conducted with native yeasts, and oak influence is intentionally restrained to preserve freshness and vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2424\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe resulting wines are celebrated for their precision, energy, and Burgundian sensibility, offering nuanced and age-worthy expressions of California coastal terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandhi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52753864032545,"sku":"P-2955","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/BHSTOCKWINEPHOTO-donotedit_81_69dc402f-d981-4216-ae53-77b2ec632008.png?v=1779549128","url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/2023-sandhi-pinot-noir-santa-rita-hills-usa","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}