2023 Sandlands Vineyards San Benito County Mataro, California, USA
$41.00
Sourced from very old, head-trained vines rooted in San Benito’s lime-rich, alluvial gravels, this Mataro is rendered in Sandlands’ low-oak, low-alcohol style.
100% Mataro • San Benito County • 7 barrels produced • Planted in 1923 in a mix of granite and limestone-rich soils • head-trained, basket-pruned, dry-farmed, own-rooted vineyard • White pepper, chalk dust, plum. Supple, textural finish. • 13.4% alc.
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation San Benito County
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Sandlands
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Mourvedre, Mataro
- Food Pairings Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics West Coast, Dressed to Impress, Black or Blue Fruit, Has Age
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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'23 Sandlands, plus library vintages
The year's final drop of Tegan Passalacqua's Sandlands is here, with wines from his home vineyard and his trademark Chenin Blanc. Plus! Bits of library wines, for a rare opportunity to see these (very old) vines with age.
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