Sandhi Flashcards
What direction does Bentrock face?
North
What appellation is Bentrock Vineyard located in?
Sta. Rita Hills
Southwest corner
What is the elevation range of Bentrock?
250ft - 500ft
What year was Bentrock planted?
2007
Name a major climate moderator of Bentrock vineyard?
Cold ocean winds
What grape is planted within the Bentrock vineyard?
Chardonnay
What vineyard sits at the highest elevation in the Sta. Rita Hills?
Rita’s Crown
What is the elevation range of Rita’s Crown?
600ft - 1000ft
What grape is planted in Rita’s Crown?
Chardonnay
What is the main soil type of Rita’s Crown?
Diatomaceous (fossilized seashells)
What affects does Diatomaceous soil have on wine?
Mineral notes
High stress = More concentration
Name two major climate moderators of Rita’s Crown
High elevation
Cold ocean winds
When was Sanford & Benedict Vineyard planted, and by who?
1971
Richard Sanford
Which vineyard is known as the oldest planted vineyard in the region?
Sanford & Benedict
What direction do the blocks of Sanford & Benedict face?
North