Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

Sandhi

The 2021 vintage benefited from a long, steady growing season with no significant heat spikes and a harvest that allowed for planned and methodical picking of the fruit at just the right moment. We relied predominantly on Domaine de la Côte parcels for this vintage, as well as sources from other important growers in the appellation. This lively and focused Chardonnay brims with concentrated fruit, lemon curd, warm brioche, gun flint, and a saline minerality that appears on the finish.

“Tasted at the beginning of 2023, a reductive quality was still obscuring bright, penetrating green apple and kiwi fl avours with a smoky, earthen veil. Still, it’s a gorgeously sleek, richly textured wine with a pulsating core of acidity and salty mineral intensity. Drink 2025 - 2040” — Decanter, 94 points

Country:  United States

Region:  Sta. Rita Hills, California

Appellation:  Sta. Rita Hills AVA

Climate:  Moderate Maritime

Altitude:  ~200m

Soils:  Sedimentary soils with patches of diatomaceous earth and limestone.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Chardonnay

Fermentation:  Indigenous fermentation in 500L oak puncheons.

Ageing:  10 months in barrel followed by nine months in tank.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Sourced from Parr & Moorman's own Domaine de la Côte vineyards in the western part of the Santa Rita Hills as well as other important growers' vineyards in the appellation.

ABV:  12.8%

Produced Cases:  4,536

CSPC:  100437

About the Producer

Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman


Sta. Rita Hills, California

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Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Sandhi
The 2021 vintage benefited from a long, steady growing season with no significant heat spikes and a harvest that allowed for planned and methodical picking of the fruit at just the right moment. We relied predominantly on Domaine de la Côte parcels for this vintage, as well as sources from other important growers in the appellation. This lively and focused Chardonnay brims with concentrated fruit, lemon curd, warm brioche, gun flint, and a saline minerality that appears on the finish.

“Tasted at the beginning of 2023, a reductive quality was still obscuring bright, penetrating green apple and kiwi fl avours with a smoky, earthen veil. Still, it’s a gorgeously sleek, richly textured wine with a pulsating core of acidity and salty mineral intensity. Drink 2025 - 2040” — Decanter, 94 points

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  United States

Region:  Sta. Rita Hills, California

Appellation:  Sta. Rita Hills AVA

Climate:  Moderate Maritime

Altitude:  ~200m

Soils:  Sedimentary soils with patches of diatomaceous earth and limestone.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Chardonnay

Fermentation:  Indigenous fermentation in 500L oak puncheons.

Ageing:  10 months in barrel followed by nine months in tank.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Sourced from Parr & Moorman's own Domaine de la Côte vineyards in the western part of the Santa Rita Hills as well as other important growers' vineyards in the appellation.

ABV:  12.8%

Produced Cases:  4,536

CSPC:  100437

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

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Sandhi
The 2021 vintage benefited from a long, steady growing season with no significant heat spikes and a harvest that allowed for planned and methodical picking of the fruit at just the right moment. We relied predominantly on Domaine de la Côte parcels for this vintage, as well as sources from other important growers in the appellation. This lively and focused Chardonnay brims with concentrated fruit, lemon curd, warm brioche, gun flint, and a saline minerality that appears on the finish.

“Tasted at the beginning of 2023, a reductive quality was still obscuring bright, penetrating green apple and kiwi fl avours with a smoky, earthen veil. Still, it’s a gorgeously sleek, richly textured wine with a pulsating core of acidity and salty mineral intensity. Drink 2025 - 2040” — Decanter, 94 points

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  United States

Region:  Sta. Rita Hills, California

Appellation:  Sta. Rita Hills AVA

Climate:  Moderate Maritime

Altitude:  ~200m

Soils:  Sedimentary soils with patches of diatomaceous earth and limestone.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Chardonnay

Fermentation:  Indigenous fermentation in 500L oak puncheons.

Ageing:  10 months in barrel followed by nine months in tank.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Sourced from Parr & Moorman's own Domaine de la Côte vineyards in the western part of the Santa Rita Hills as well as other important growers' vineyards in the appellation.

ABV:  12.8%

Produced Cases:  4,536

CSPC:  100437

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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