2018 Sanford Block 6 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 221 cases, $90. A limited release from a steep, north-facing slope with rocky, calcium rich, clay loam soils. Clone 667. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The aromas unfold over time in the glass, revealing cherry, earthy flora and rose petal. Light to mid-weight in style and elegant and silky in character with a charge of black cherry flavor supported by harmonious tannins and excellent acid-driven vibrancy. Easygoing and easy to like, with a cherry-imbued finish. Score: 93. Reviewed September 19, 2021

Winery: Sanford Winery
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards III: Central Coast - Sta. Rita Hills