2023 Sandlands Vineyards San Benito County Mataro, California, USA Jakob Schneider 5 ton lots for 12-20

5 ton lots for 12-20 days

The deep loess-loam formation is interspersed with volcanic rock with a distinctive silt component

They produced only miniscule amounts of wine in 2015 (with only about a hectare under vine)

De La Riva

Destemmed then fermented and aged on skins for 20 days with gentle punchdowns once daily

2023 Sandlands Vineyards San Benito County Mataro, California, USA Jakob Schneider 5 ton lots for 12-20Sourced from very old, head trained vines rooted in San Benitos lime rich, alluvial gravels, this Mataro is rendered in Sandlands low oak, low alcohol style. 100% Mataro San Benito County 7 barrels produced Planted in 1923 in a mix of granite and limestone rich soils head trained, basket pruned, dry farmed, own rooted vineyard White pepper, chalk dust, plum. Supple, textural finish. 13. 4% alc.