Sanford 2011 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

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

With patience, the appellation’s seminal vineyard reveals layer after aromatic layer of of damp wood, hot raspberry syrup laced with cardamom cream, and a bit of anise. Fresh cranberry hits the palate first, then picks up tobacco ash in the mid palate along with recently plucked oregano, thyme and marjoram.