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White
2012 Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Rita's Crown
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 23
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scjross Likes this wine: 92 points
May 13, 2023 - Wonderful surprise off the list at Chambers this evening. Previously, the only aged Sandhi I'd tasted were Sanford and Benedict. This bottling was new to me. Excellent showing. Lemon, vanilla, salt, perfect balance, long. A little more tension at this stage than S&B bottles of similar age. Great on fish and especially chicken. Still has upside. 92-93
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soyhead wrote:
May 22, 2021 - nose - pit fruit
mouth - tense and minerally, delicious underride peach, spearmint, floral, exquisite. very surprised by this wine tonight. -
Rusty1488 Likes this wine: 91 points
January 10, 2021 - Second bottle in the last few weeks. This is much better than the first. This feels less tired, fresher and more balanced than the previous bottle. Much of the primary fruit has subsided leaving preserved lemon, crushed rocks, wet stone, a little oak and some orchard fruit on the nose. Palate is showing that same lemon and minerality. Medium/medium + acidity. Oak is well integrated, medium long finish. This is an enjoyable wine. Splash decant. Paired with sushi.
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yaCellar Likes this wine: 93 points
May 15, 2020 - In youth this is a sharp as can be with a bright lemon lime freshness. 8 years of age have converted this from Chablis to White Burg, with a beautiful, round butterscotch and Meyer lemon. Day two: white flowers, delicate perfume, gun flint.
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yaCellar Likes this wine: 94 points
March 13, 2020 - Oldest Sandhi I’ve tried and just lovely. This has plenty of life left.
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By Richard Hemming, MW
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By Richard Jennings
3/10/2014 (link) 91 points(Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Rita's Crown) Very light green-tinged yellow color; ripe pear, ripe apple nose; tasty, tart pear, tart apple, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish (11 months in 15% new oak) 91+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type White
- Producer Sandhi Wines
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Rita's Crown
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
- UPC Code 843291007996
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 46 (34%)
- Consumed 88 (66%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 12 votes
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- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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