2019 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir
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Made with 40-45% whole clusters, the 2019 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard has a pale garnet color and delicate cranberry and blackberry fruit with tones of dark spice, dried orange peel and potpourri. The light-bodied palate is gently chalky and fresh, with spicy top notes and delicate fruits on the ethereal finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2019 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is classy, elegant and nuanced. Crushed flowers, red/purplish berry fruit, mint, spice and blood orange take shape in the glass, all framed by silky tannins that lend tons of finesse. The Chanin S&B Pinot is a blend of four blocks off the property.
I loved the 2019 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. This is a gem in the vintage that readers should snatch up. A more floral, ethereal wine, it has gorgeous cherry and framboise fruit, medium body, a tight, vibrant, focused mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a bright spine of acidity that carries through the finish. It's a stunning Pinot Noir that I'd happily put in a blind lineup with the best out there. Give it a year or two and enjoy over the following 10-15 years.