(94+) The 2014 Sanford and Benedict bottling of pinot from Sandhi is truly a stunning young wine. The very complex nose wafts from the glass in a complex blend of dark berries, black cherries, a complex base of soil tones, a touch of espresso, gentle herb and spice tones (mostly nutmeg and bay) and incipient notes of cola in the upper register. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and sappy at the core, with impeccable focus and balance, great soil signature, ripe, suave tannins, good acids and outstanding length and grip on the complex and extremely classy finish. Great juice in the making. (Drink between 2021-2055)

The 2014 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict is an elegant 2014 that offers classic Sta. Rita Hills notes of dried strawberries, exotics spice, sandy/loamy notes and loads of saltiness. Revealing more floral nuances, and well as plenty of stem character, with time in the glass, this sweetly fruited, seamless red has bright (almost tart) acidity and a clean finish. It will be better in another year or two and keep through 2026.