2013-2014 Sandhi "La Cote" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Vertical

“Reminiscent of the Domaine de la Cote releases with its salty, olive tapenade, underbrush, rose petal and strawberry and framboise-driven bouquet, the 2013 Pinot Noir la Cote has outstanding purity and freshness in its medium-bodied, supple, rounded and layered profile. Distinctly different than the other Pinot's here, it has an almost gamy profile and a more soft, approachable texture, and I suspect the pH is quite a bit higher as well. (JD)” (08/2015)

“The 2013 Pinot Noir La Côte is quirky and exotic, with distinctly high-toned aromatics and a slighly austere personality, especially through the mid-palate and finish, where the fruit is a bit muted today. Orange peel, white pepper, iron, chalk, rose petal, game and cranberry open up in e beguiling but infant Pinot that needs time. It will be interesting to see how much the 2013 develops in bottle, and specifically, if it gains a bit more volume or remains clenched. (AG)” (06/2015)