2014 Sandlands Carignane

Estate: Sandlands Vineyards

Region: California, United States of America

Tasting Note:April 18, 2017

Light garnet red. Lots of herbs and smoky notes on the nose. A little stinky too with black pepper, funk, dark crushed gravel, red berries and even a touch of roses. Low tannins (4/10) with moderate plus acidity. Layers of raspberries, strawberries, twigs, meaty, floral and a touch dusty. Light bodied with a very dry and long finish. Needed a 30+ minute decant.

Made of 100% Carignane of vines planted at the latest in 1936. 50% from Lodi in the own rooted vineyard planted back in 1936. 50% from Contra Costa County from a vineyard planted in the 1920s. Only 10 barrels produced (1,050 cases) and 12.8% alcohol.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2024.

Rating:

89 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Puchased through the mailing list for $37.13.

California, Carignane, Red Wine, Sandlands Vineyards, United States of AmericaGreg Ballington2014, Sandlands Vineyards, Carignane, Red Wine, California, United States of America, Unicorn Wine, 89 Points, $$, Tegan Passalacqua, CarignanComment