Sandhi Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Sta. Rita Hills 2022 750ml

A half century since its Chardonnay vines were planted, Sanford & Benedict is inimitable; it can be nothing but itself. Poised and mineral, this bottling shows hallmark aromatics in lime leaf, salted grapefruit, crushed seashell and peach blossom. The palate brings more fl esh and fruit, leaning into apricot with bright, saline flavors and a gentle touch of well-integrated oak that’s more texture than taste. Eff ortlessly fresh, mineral as always, this wine underscores what fi rst drew Raj to Sanford & Benedict 20 years ago.