Red

Sandy's Estate Pinot Noir

Melville

Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
low
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

duck · lamb · grilled salmon · mild cheeses · roasted vegetables

Rated vintages

  • 201495 pts

    This winery's bottlings manage to pack bright, fruity energy and a wide array of herbs and seasonings into the same lithe frame. In this case, sagebrush and chaparral meet candied red cherry and dark pomegranate on the nose. The palate shows lots of oregano, thyme and bay leaf a…

  • 201190 pts

    Perhaps the most accessible of Melville's new 2011s, the Sandy's exhibits cherry, pomegranate and sweet red plum fruit flavors, leading to a long, spicy finish. It's round and mellow in the mouth, with a nice tang of acidity. Drink now–2016.