
2022 Calera Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Sanford and Benedict Vineyard
Since our founding in 1975, we have been devoted to crafting wines that embody the purity, elegance, and aging potential of the Central Coast’s finest vineyards. Planted in 1971, Sanford and Benedict was the first vineyard established in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, laying the foundation for this renowned winegrowing region. Its unique location, influenced by cool air and fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean and defined by ideal clay loam soils, yields a beautifully structured Pinot Noir with supple tannins, savory spice, and layered flavors of raspberry and black cherry.
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Wine Details
- Vintage
- 2022
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Sta. Rita Hills
- Acid
- 0.56 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.42
- Aging
- Aged 16 months in 100% French oak 30% new, 70% neutral
- Fermentation
- Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol %
- 14.5

Vintage Notes
This single-vineyard Pinot Noir reveals a captivating interplay of raspberry, blackberry, and rhubarb, anchored by silky tannins that enhance its depth. Black cherry and subtle allspice add layers of complexity, culminating in a compelling finish.