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
Where is Sanford & Benedict Vineyard located?
Southeastern corner of Sta. Rita Hills
What is the most common soil type of Sanford & Benedict Vineyard?
Hard, silica gravel (well drained)
What clone of Pinot Noir is used by Sandhi from Sanford & Benedict?
Mount Eden
What varietals are planted within Sanford & Benedict?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
What three appellations are blended together to make the Sandhi Santa Barbara County Chardonnay?
Sta. Rita Hilla, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria
What was the original name of La Cote Vineyard?
Evening Land Tempest
Where is La Cote located?
Western edge of Sta. Rita Hills
What are the main soil types of La Cote?
Diatomaceous earth and clay
Yields from La Cote are:
More than 3 tons/acre
Less than 2 tons/acre
In between 2 and 3 tons/acre
Less than 2 tons/acre
