Sandhi Pinot Noir: A Legacy of Excellence

Located on the western edge of the Santa Rita Hills appellation, the Sandhi Pinot Noir vineyard is a true gem, producing low yields of perfectly balanced wine. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blocks are from the renowned Mount Eden selection, considered some of the first cuttings brought into California. Our sections come from the oldest blocks, where gnarled vines produce small amounts of beautifully textured fruit.

The vineyard's legacy is deeply rooted in its history and connection to Richard Sanford, a pioneering farmer and gentleman who planted the site in 1971. Today, we feel honored to be working with the fruit that he first planted, and it shows in every bottle of Sandhi Pinot Noir.

Planted on hard, silica gravel and well-drained soils, this north-facing vineyard is tucked into the eastern corner of the Santa Rita Hills. The wines are always complex and flavorful, reminding us of dark cherries. For us, this site produces very rounded, complex wines with broad cola and tobacco aromas.

The Miller Family owns and farms Bien Nacido, meaning 'good birth' in Spanish, a vineyard that has long supplied fruit to some of California's best producers. Our section is from Block 1, planted in 1971 to Mount Eden selection and Pommard on alluvial soil, loam, and river silt - one of the oldest vineyards in the county.

We feel fortunate to have an opportunity to work with this historic vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. The Sandhi Pinot Noir is a testament to the region's rich wine-making heritage and a reminder that some things truly are better with age.

Sandhi pinot noir