The Sandhi Central Coast Chardonnay is the beating heart of their efforts in California. This is a wine crafted to show that even at an accessible price, when Chardonnay is sourced wisely and crafted with integrity, anything is possible. The vineyard sources are planted to older vines across a broad array of microclimates and soils. This brings character and depth to their Central Coast Chardonnay. Sandhi also partners with growers who don’t use herbicides or chemical fertilizers. This is not just a philosophical choice, it also yields wines with more energy and complexity.
Sandhi was founded in 2010 by Rajat Parr, the wine director for Michael Mina Restaurants, and winemaker, Sashi Moorman.
Vineyard sources: Greengate Vineyard (27%), Bien Nacido (18%), Spanish Springs (14%), Talley Vineyards (13%), 11% Domaine de la Cote
golden apples, chamomile, almonds, beeswax, medium to full bodied, mineral accented finish
region: Central Coast, CA, USA
varietal: Chardonnay
style: fuller bodied white
farming/cellar: practicing organic, fermented in steel, 100% completes malo, matured for 6 months in 30% neutral oak and 70% steel
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