Central Coast Chardonnay

Sandhi

"'This might be the best entry-level Chardonnay we have been able to make,' winemaker Sashi Moorman says. 'We planted about 35 acres of Chardonnay at Domaine de la Côte. Most of it goes into the Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, but any juice that is pressed is declassified into the Central Coast Chardonnay. So beginning in 2022, we were able to start putting our own estate fruit into this wine rather than purchased fruit.' The 2022 Chardonnay Central Coast has pure scents of yellow peach, panna cotta, bread dough, pie crust and spicy undertones. The medium-bodied palate offers dynamic flavors that range from stone fruit to honey and matchstick. It has a luxuriously silky texture, bright acidity and a long finish." —92 points, Wine Advocate

2022: 92WA 2020: 93WA

Country:  United States

Region:  Central Coast, California

Appellation:  Central Coast AVA

Climate:  Moderate Maritime

Altitude:  Various

Soils:  Various

Varietal/Blend:  100% Chardonnay

Fermentation:  Indigenous fermentation in stainless steel.

Ageing:  Aged 6 months in 30% neutral oak and 70% stainless steel. Full MLF.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Fruit sourced from outstanding vineyards up and down the coast: Greengate: 27%, Bien Nacido: 18%, Spanish Springs: 14%, Talley: 13%, Sandhi's Sta. Rita Hills Estate-Grown Fruit: 11%.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  10,000

CSPC:  100436

About the Producer

Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman


Sta. Rita Hills, California

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Central Coast Chardonnay
Sandhi
"'This might be the best entry-level Chardonnay we have been able to make,' winemaker Sashi Moorman says. 'We planted about 35 acres of Chardonnay at Domaine de la Côte. Most of it goes into the Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, but any juice that is pressed is declassified into the Central Coast Chardonnay. So beginning in 2022, we were able to start putting our own estate fruit into this wine rather than purchased fruit.' The 2022 Chardonnay Central Coast has pure scents of yellow peach, panna cotta, bread dough, pie crust and spicy undertones. The medium-bodied palate offers dynamic flavors that range from stone fruit to honey and matchstick. It has a luxuriously silky texture, bright acidity and a long finish." —92 points, Wine Advocate

2022: 92WA 2020: 93WA

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  United States

Region:  Central Coast, California

Appellation:  Central Coast AVA

Climate:  Moderate Maritime

Altitude:  Various

Soils:  Various

Varietal/Blend:  100% Chardonnay

Fermentation:  Indigenous fermentation in stainless steel.

Ageing:  Aged 6 months in 30% neutral oak and 70% stainless steel. Full MLF.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Fruit sourced from outstanding vineyards up and down the coast: Greengate: 27%, Bien Nacido: 18%, Spanish Springs: 14%, Talley: 13%, Sandhi's Sta. Rita Hills Estate-Grown Fruit: 11%.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  10,000

CSPC:  100436

Andrew Stewart | Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-604-0408 | E: andrew@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba | Edmonton + Alberta North

 T: 780-203-5284 | E: joe@vinoalvino.ca

Central Coast Chardonnay
Sandhi
"'This might be the best entry-level Chardonnay we have been able to make,' winemaker Sashi Moorman says. 'We planted about 35 acres of Chardonnay at Domaine de la Côte. Most of it goes into the Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, but any juice that is pressed is declassified into the Central Coast Chardonnay. So beginning in 2022, we were able to start putting our own estate fruit into this wine rather than purchased fruit.' The 2022 Chardonnay Central Coast has pure scents of yellow peach, panna cotta, bread dough, pie crust and spicy undertones. The medium-bodied palate offers dynamic flavors that range from stone fruit to honey and matchstick. It has a luxuriously silky texture, bright acidity and a long finish." —92 points, Wine Advocate

2022: 92WA 2020: 93WA

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  United States

Region:  Central Coast, California

Appellation:  Central Coast AVA

Climate:  Moderate Maritime

Altitude:  Various

Soils:  Various

Varietal/Blend:  100% Chardonnay

Fermentation:  Indigenous fermentation in stainless steel.

Ageing:  Aged 6 months in 30% neutral oak and 70% stainless steel. Full MLF.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Fruit sourced from outstanding vineyards up and down the coast: Greengate: 27%, Bien Nacido: 18%, Spanish Springs: 14%, Talley: 13%, Sandhi's Sta. Rita Hills Estate-Grown Fruit: 11%.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  10,000

CSPC:  100436

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman in the vineyard

Introducing Sandhi Wines to Alberta

By Joe Gurba • 07 Jan, 2024
Discover Sandhi Wines, a testament to Californian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir's hidden elegance, founded in 2010 by Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman. Embracing Santa Rita Hills' unique terroir, Sandhi's wines have garnered international acclaim for their beauty and distinctiveness. These highly coveted wines, including Central Coast Chardonnay and Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir, showcase meticulous vineyard collaboration and a commitment to showcasing terroir. Sandhi represents a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation in Californian winemaking.
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Edmonton + Alberta North

Joe Gurba

780-203-5284

joe@vinoalvino.ca

Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South

Kerrie Gavin

306-290-0277

kerrie@vinoalvino.ca

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