Product Overview
Distributor's Notes
"Sandhi is a small production California winery focusing on select vineyards from the Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, founded in 2010 by Rajat Parr, formerly the wine director for Michael Mina Restaurants, and esteemed winemaker, Sashi Moorman. Sandhi represents a union essential to the production of wine: the collaboration between man, earth, and vine. An understanding of these joint efforts informs Sandhi’s exploration of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines throughout the Santa Barbara County terroir.
The vibrant, aromatic layers of Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay that stopped Rajat in his tracks 20 years ago are no accident. There, the growing season is defined by constant cool breezes, powerful sunshine and rocky soils, all of which come together to produce grapes of equal concentration and freshness. Fermenting them proves it–the levels of pH, alcohol and ripeness found at harvest uncommon to California–and shows quantitatively what makes this place so special. Wine achieves power and beauty through the seamless integration of these qualities, and this is the inspiration for Sandhi."
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Vineyard Designation: Sanford & Benedict original own-rooted plantings in 1971
Aging: 40 months sur lie, 5 years aging post digorgement
Production: 118 cases
