Sanford 2005 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Country: US / Sanford & Benedict Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Sanford / Sta. Rita Hills

Drinking tough in acids and fresh young tannins now, this is one you want to cellar. But the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard has one of California’s greatest track records, and these Pinots soften and sweeten for years. With ripe cherry, blackberry and spice flavors, Sanford’s ’05 will be at its best 2009–2012. If you open it now, decant.