What foods pair best with 2022 Sandhi Chardonnay William Hines Vineyard?

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What kind of wine is 2022 Sandhi Chardonnay William Hines Vineyard?

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Is 2022 Sandhi Chardonnay William Hines Vineyard a good wine for gifting?

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What makes 2022 Sandhi Chardonnay William Hines Vineyard unique?

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2022 Sandhi Chardonnay William Hines Vineyard

Name: 2022 Sandhi Chardonnay William Hines Vineyard
Brand: Argaux
Price: 65.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$65.00

For white Burgundy lovers: the debut Chardonnay from Sandhi's William Hines Vineyard, one of the only limestone sites in the Sta. Rita Hills. Citrus peel, white flowers, honey, almond and chalk, with a creamy texture and bright, cutting acidity. 97 points James Suckling; only 246 cases made.

Enjoy with roast chicken, crab, halibut, or mushroom risotto.

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Description

If you love white Burgundy, this is the California Chardonnay to know. It's the very first vintage from a young vineyard, and only 246 cases were made.

Sandhi was founded by sommelier Rajat Parr and winemaker Sashi Moorman to make Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with more finesse and less alcohol than the California norm. In 2017, Moorman helped the Hines family plant the William Hines Vineyard on a steep, north-facing slope at the northeastern edge of the appellation. It is one of the few sites in the Sta. Rita Hills planted on limestone, and it is farmed organically. The wine was fermented with native yeasts in a large foudre and a 500L barrel, aged 10 months in mostly neutral oak (25% new), then rested in stainless steel before bottling.

James Suckling gave it 97 points for its layers of honey, almond, chalk and macadamia over a rich, creamy texture that still feels light on its feet. Vinous called it a "terrific debut," with citrus peel, white pepper, white flowers and a touch of oak.

Serve it lightly chilled with roast chicken, Dungeness crab, or halibut in brown butter.

Practicing organic farming. Native yeast fermentation. 13% ABV.

Why We Love It

Limestone is rare in California, and it is a big part of why great white Burgundy tastes the way it does. This is the first-ever bottling from one of the few limestone sites in the Sta. Rita Hills, made by Sashi Moorman, one of the state's most respected Chardonnay producers. Only 246 cases exist, and it scored 97 points from James Suckling right out of the gate.

Sommelier Notes

Dinner Party, Date Night, Holiday Gathering, Host Gift, Client Gift

Food Pairings

Chicken

Seafood

Pizza & Pasta

Vegetarian

Pairs Well With Roast chicken, Dungeness crab, halibut, scallops, mushroom risotto, Comté and aged Gruyère

Wine Profile

Variety: Chardonnay
Region: California , Central Coast , Santa Barbara County
Producer: Small Production, Independent Producer
Farming: Organic

FAQs

Citrus peel, white flowers and white pepper on the nose, with honey, almond, macadamia and chalk on the palate. The texture is creamy and layered, balanced by bright acidity and a long, saline finish. Oak is present but subtle.

2022 Sandhi Chardonnay William Hines Vineyard

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