Sandlands Carignane Contra Costa County 2021

Red
Contra Costa, United States
7.8
WineSaint

Inky and powerful, with gorgeous concentration from these heritage vines. Wild berry, dried herbs, graphite and violet build with impressive depth. The structure is formidable. Broad tannins and mineral tension that promise excellent aging potential.

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Sandlands

Tegan Passalacqua's Sandlands focuses on old-vine California varieties, particularly from Lodi and Contra Costa County, making low-intervention wines from Carignan, Mataro, Trousseau, and Syrah that reward serious attention.