2020 Sandhi Patterson Chardonnay, Santa Barbara

The 2020 Chardonnay Patterson Vineyard opens with tempered matchstick-like reduction that gives way to nuanced aromas of baked apples, quince, lemon and lime blossom and toast. The medium-bodied palate strikes a fine balance between satiny, concentrated fruit and focused acidity, and the finish is long, layered and detailed.

97 points Erin Brooks robertparker.com Dec 2022 Drink 2022-2029

A strong mineral streak of rainy sidewalk and chalk kick off the focused nose of this bottling, which opens ever so slightly toward lime pith, jicama and nectarine. The chiseled stone texture and flavor of the palate is pleasantly relentless, wrapping around the light lime and green-lemon flavors.

96 points wineenthusiast.com

2020 marks the second time Sandhi has bottled a vineyard designate Chardonnay from Patterson Vineyard. Patterson sits high above Sanford & Benedict on a northwest slope. The steep slope and elevation expose the vines to daily wind and fog. This in turn results in the development wonderful flavors at lower potential alcohols. The Patterson Chardonnay is a beautifully layered wine with striking aromatics and a real richness, especially on the mid-palate.