Sandlands Mencia (Sonoma County) 2021

Red
Sonoma, United States
8.0
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Plum and blackberry surge with unexpected intensity, while menthol and spice notes lift the dense fruit core. The whole-cluster work adds textural intrigue without overwhelming the wine's inherent grace. At 12.8% alcohol, this Green Valley Mencia achieves remarkable concentration and depth.

plumblackberrymentholspice
Label

Sandlands

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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.