Sandlands Carignane (Contra Costa County) 2022
Red
Contra Costa, United States
8.3
WineSaint
Inky black fruit and espresso pour from these ancient Contra Costa vines with stunning density. The palate shows serious weight and structure, built on a foundation of gripping, muscular tannins that demand patience. Give this powerhouse until 2026 to properly integrate.
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Label
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.