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| Drinking window: Drink between 2020 and 2027 (based on 8 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.4 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by fingers on 10/30/2021 & rated 85 points: An interesting wine and looking at prior comments, I can see why there are both likers and haters for this. It is the most New World/Cali type of expression from Ed Kurtzman that I’ve ever tried. A bit candied and ripe with higher-than-usual (for a Sandler) oak influence and high abv. There’s also a good splash of acidity to save it from being a completely concocted, mass-produced style disappointment. But over the three hours open, the alcohol did start to take over and burn up the palate. Having said that, the pleasing red-fruited nature will appeal to many. Perhaps those with an affinity for Aussie Shiraz.
5+11+12+7= 85 (1012 views) | | | Tasted by bound4er on 10/8/2021: 100% pure Sandler goodness. Plenty of fruit with deft balance. Won't ever be mistaken for Cru Burgundy but I guess that's the point of Cali Pinot. (604 views) | | | Tasted by PSUSteve on 12/12/2020 & rated 91 points: PnP. Yes this is a bigger, bolder Pinot that, even though is lacks complexity, is very enjoyable. (769 views) | | | Tasted by WineGold on 8/13/2020 & rated 90 points: Great value as always from Sandler. A bit on the bigger, bolder more extracted side compared to some of the other Pinot offerings from here. Still, very enjoyable and no arguing with the QPR! (1228 views) | | | Tasted by Rich S on 7/29/2020: Tasted a sip and really did not enjoy it. Overpowering amount of sweet oak flavor. (928 views) | | | Tasted by The Wine Write on 6/17/2020: Really solid value play here. A little strawberry, raspberry, and cola action on the palate. Nice acidity and subtle aromatics. Two thumbs up. (751 views) | | | Tasted by WineCPA on 5/22/2020 & rated 91 points: Awesome wine st this price point. Medium bodied. Dark cherry. Drink now. (750 views) | | | Tasted by STM82 on 4/19/2020 & rated 86 points: Consumed half one night and half the next knowing it would mellow and come around. Never did. Just too hot. Not enough balance of fruit. My least favorite sandler. (845 views) | | | Tasted by OnTheVine.blog on 4/7/2020 & rated 85 points: Med garnet - looks like a California Pinot. If one were reading the label it might be possible to detect some Pinot noir cherry notes over a nose dominated by alcohol and even tobacco notes. Agressive and hot on the palate - even with food the alcohol dominates. The label’s claim of 14.7abv (!) may be low for this wine. Too out of balance to assess tannins or acidity... just heat and bitter finish. It’s a chance to see what happens to Pinot when it’s in a too hot site and picked too ripe. This came with three other Sandler bottles that were delicious, so this is not typical of their wine, except that it is well made and does reflect its “terroir.” (839 views) | | | Tasted by STM82 on 2/19/2020 & rated 89 points: Not my favorite Sandler. A bit too much oak or stems seemed to lead to a somewhat bitter finish. Aside from that there was a good amount of fruitand acidity to keep things balanced, but the finish detracted from the experience. (930 views) | | | Tasted by Rich S on 1/31/2020 & rated 87 points: Medium ruby color, slightly cloudy. Ripe red berry fruit on the nose with some baking spice and vanilla oak notes coming through. More of the same on the palate with a candied red fruit profile and a slightly oaky finish. Really silky smooth mouthfeel. Medium to medium+ acid, medium tannin. Tasty wine but a bit simple. (910 views) | | | Tasted by ptaylor2112 on 1/27/2020 & rated 93 points: What King Cab said. This pinot was outstanding! (919 views) | | | Tasted by King Cab on 3/30/2019 & rated 94 points: The color is electric ruby: vibrant and near glowing. Nose of sweet red berry fruit with strawberries leading the way. The palate shows amazing deftness that Sandler Pinots have been known for. Soft undertoned & plushy red berries rule the day. Hard to believe these were just bottled last month. A true testament of the artistry applied by human hand. I am trying real hard to find commonality with any of the prior 50 or so bottles of Sandler Pinot I have sampled but can find none whatsoever. This is a unique addition to the lineup. The fruits hold on boldly for a lomg time and yet, this is not a bold wine. Amazing. So much in this and if you own some I would consider you one lucky pinotphile. (1651 views) |
| Sandler Wine Company Producer website
Welcome to the Sandler Wine Company, the personal label of consulting winemaker, Ed Kurtzman. For Sandler, Ed draws on his relationships with top growers to produce small lots of vineyard designate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Zinfandel and Grenache from the Central Coast’s and Sonoma's most acclaimed sites.
Please go to the Wines page to learn more about our current offerings, or click here to join our mailing list for announcements about Sandler Wine Co.'s twice yearly (fall/spring) releases.
Cheers… and thanks for your interest in Sandler Wines.Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Cortada Alta VineyardDuring 2014-2017, the John and Lynne planted additional pinot noir, chardonnay, syrah and viognier vines on our second, higher elevation property in the Santa Lucia Highlands and had our first limited production of pinot noir, chardonnay, and syrah from this vineyard in 2016 under their Mansfield-Dunne label. They named the new vineyard Cortada Alta, (Spanish for "high notch"), to reflect its high elevation, sitting at 1100-1600 elevation.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
Central Coast AVA WikipediaSanta Lucia HighlandsAppellation: Wine Artisans of Santa Lucia Highlands | Winegeeks article
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