Very drinkable — 3 months ago
Black currant and raspberry aromas, flavors with depth. Info on internet suggest it’s a blend of equal parts Cinsault, Carignane and Zinfandel with flavors of black tea and leather (which I would support) as well as licorice (a hint, later more substantial) violet and black cherry (disagree, at least on initial pour). Spice leather aftertaste. Solid acid with smooth tannin backbone, some skin astringency in aftertaste. — 4 months ago
Cherry, watermelon, raspberry, currant and hints of lemon. Good acidity and balance. — 13 days ago
Spicy, almost smoky at the start, with a sweet finish that becomes more pronounced after several minutes in the glass — 5 months ago
Fruity, light…delicious — a month ago
+1 hour decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A splendid dark ruby red color. On the nose: Intoxicating/intense nose of black fruit, dark currants, worn leather, forest floor, coffee grounds, minty dark chocolate. Taste: smooth, satiny, structured, balanced wine with chocolate covered brambly blackberry, tobacco, earth, cedar, black pepper, and a herbal licorice long finish. A medium body old world style wine that shows well right now and should continue to provide more years of enjoyable sipping. — a month ago
Ruby in color with light intensity and a wide reddish/ cloudy rim.
Light nose of strawberries, raspberries, sweet cherries, light oak and spices.
Medium in body and soft with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with bing cherries, raspberries, strawberries, light wood, herbs, light vegetables, spices and coffee.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.
This young Pinot Noir from Oregon is starting to drink nicely, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.
This Single Vineyard is easy drinking, nicely balanced and elegant.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime.
Not overly complex at this point, but would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves.
Good by itself or with food. I gave it a light chill and had it with hard cheeses.
A small production of only 269 cases. Unfined and unfiltered.
12.9% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$72. — 6 months ago
Raul Puga
My first experience with Sandlands. Pop and pour deliciousness. Smooth. Great fruit. Really enjoyed it — 12 days ago