Sandlands 2021 Fall Release - Save the date - Tuesday July 27th

[Tom_DeBiase]

Do you happen to know whether the Sandlands Santa Clara Grenache is from the “Besson Vineyard”?

Drew, yes the Grenache is from the Besson Vineyard.

Pax Mahle showed what Syrah in the New World is capable of with his Majik vineyard Syrah. My take on the 2018 Sandlands SCC (Besson) Grenache is I now know what New World Grenache is capable of.

My comment on the Pax Majik Syrah is from a group of winemakers when tasted vs the worlds best and is not meant to denigrate any other New World syrah, just their opinion.

The Sandlands Grenache comment is mine. World class Grenache including all of CdP.

Tom

Tom, not sure if you had the first Sandlands grenache (forgot the appellation), but if you did, has it gotten better? The first one to me tasted dillute and faded quickly. I haven’t really tried a California grenache that could compare positively to any European ones so far.

Markus, the 2018 Sandlands Grenache was the first for me and it really opened my eyes to what New World Grenache can be. I totally agree with you that virtually all California grenache is disappointing, this was not. Here are my notes from a few weeks ago. Jolie Laide makes another I really like but is different than the Sandlands. I’m hoping the 19 Sandlands is like the 18.

Two Lovely Grenache. 2018 Sandlands Grenache SCC, 2018 Jolie Laide Grenache...

[Rich_Brown]

Not Sandlands, but the Bucklin Old Hill Ancient Vines Grenache is absolutely world class.

Totally agree!

I also like the Carlisle grenache.

[Tom_DeBiase]

Drew, yes the Grenache is from the Besson Vineyard.

Pax Mahle showed what Syrah in the New World is capable of with his Majik vineyard Syrah. My take on the 2018 Sandlands SCC (Besson) Grenache is I now know what New World Grenache is capable of.

My comment on the Pax Majik Syrah is from a group of winemakers when tasted vs the worlds best and is not meant to denigrate any other New World syrah, just their opinion.

The Sandlands Grenache comment is mine. World class Grenache including all of CdP.

Tom

Tom, not sure if you had the first Sandlands grenache (forgot the appellation), but if you did, has it gotten better? The first one to me tasted dillute and faded quickly. I haven’t really tried a California grenache that could compare positively to any European ones so far.

Markus, the 2018 Sandlands Grenache was the first for me and it really opened my eyes to what New World Grenache can be. I totally agree with you that virtually all California grenache is disappointing, this was not. Here are my notes from a few weeks ago. Jolie Laide makes another I really like but is different than the Sandlands. I’m hoping the 19 Sandlands is like the 18.

Two Lovely Grenache. 2018 Sandlands Grenache SCC, 2018 Jolie Laide Grenache Provisor Vineyard - WINE TALK - WineBerserkers

Markus, quick follow up so you know my preferences. I don’t like oak in my wine, even small amounts. I don’t like boozy wines, even tasty ones and I don’t like when I can taste brett. If brett is present and I can’t taste it, great but if I can taste it then it’s a turn off for me.

The wines in my notes use nothing but VERY old wood, lower alcohol, especially for grenache 13.4 and 12.8, and are free of brett.

Tom

[Brian_Gilp]

I don’t generally like Grenache regardless of origin. I buy and try a few every year as both my brother and wife enjoy it so I keep looking. I opened the 2018 Sandlands Grenache to give it a try before next weeks order and it makes my list of California Grenache that I will drink and buy again. The only other wines on that list are A Tribute to Grace and Hobo. Unfortunately, the Hobo is no longer made. I have not tried the Bucklin mentioned earlier in the thread.

[Brian_Tuite]

Pax Mahle showed what Syrah in the New World is capable of with his Majik vineyard Syrah. My take on the 2018 Sandlands SCC (Besson) Grenache is I now know what New World Grenache is capable of.

Had an ‘09 Majik the other evening at Rosso’s. 12.3%, not shrill or acidic, nice olive undertone. Have always enjoyed Angela Osborne’s Besson Grenache.

[David_Bu3ker]

Pax Mahle showed what Syrah in the New World is capable of with his Majik vineyard Syrah. My take on the 2018 Sandlands SCC (Besson) Grenache is I now know what New World Grenache is capable of.

Had an ‘09 Majik the other evening at Rosso’s. 12.3%, not shrill or acidic, nice olive undertone. Have always enjoyed Angela Osborne’s Besson Grenache.



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Pax recently did a small library sale of 2005 Majik Syrah. I snagged two, and will be opening one soon.

[Tom_DeBiase]

Pax Mahle showed what Syrah in the New World is capable of with his Majik vineyard Syrah. My take on the 2018 Sandlands SCC (Besson) Grenache is I now know what New World Grenache is capable of.

Had an ‘09 Majik the other evening at Rosso’s. 12.3%, not shrill or acidic, nice olive undertone. Have always enjoyed Angela Osborne’s Besson Grenache.



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Brian, looks like you guys had a good evening, where did you wind up going. I don’t recall what specific vintages of Majik were discussed but when you hear a half dozen respected winemakers talk about it as a real eye opener for domestic syrah you take notice.

Tom

[Brian_Tuite]

Pax Mahle showed what Syrah in the New World is capable of with his Majik vineyard Syrah. My take on the 2018 Sandlands SCC (Besson) Grenache is I now know what New World Grenache is capable of.

Had an ‘09 Majik the other evening at Rosso’s. 12.3%, not shrill or acidic, nice olive undertone. Have always enjoyed Angela Osborne’s Besson Grenache.



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Brian, looks like you guys had a good evening, where did you wind up going. I don’t recall what specific vintages of Majik were discussed but when you hear a half dozen respected winemakers talk about it as a real eye opener for domestic syrah you take notice.

Tom

[Joe_Chanley]

I don’t generally like Grenache regardless of origin. I buy and try a few every year as both my brother and wife enjoy it so I keep looking. I opened the 2018 Sandlands Grenache to give it a try before next weeks order and it makes my list of California Grenache that I will drink and buy again. The only other wines on that list are A Tribute to Grace and Hobo. Unfortunately, the Hobo is no longer made. I have not tried the Bucklin mentioned earlier in the thread.

^ This. Opened this last night and gave it 30 minutes of air. Bottle disappeared quickly.

[Ian_Alper]

Thread drift - make sure to try Birichino’s version of the Besson Grenache - one of my favorite and seems to meet your criteria.

[David_Bu3ker]

2017 Contra Costa Red Table Wine is quite tasty at this very minute.

[Drew_Goin]

Mr Tegan Passalacqua’s Instagram preview of the Sandlands Fall '21 release line-up:

[David_Bu3ker]

Mr Tegan Passalacqua’s Instagram preview of the Sandlands Fall '21 release line-up:


Sandlands ~tegan on Instagram: "Diving into and writing notes for the #Sandlands fall release 2018 red wines. Santa Clara County Grenache- Besson Vineyard planted in 1910, Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah- Soberanes Vineyard, San Benito County Mataro -Enz Vineyard planted in 1922, Contra Costa Red Table Wine 55% Carignane 45% Mataro and Lodi Zinfandel- Kirschenmann Vineyard planted 1915 and our Estate vineyard. Releasing these wines and the Amador Chenin blanc and Coombsville Chardonnay in less than two weeks."

Drew - that post is from a year ago.

[Joe_W_i_n_o_g_r_a_d]

Here ya go… Sandlands ~tegan on Instagram: "If all goes as planned we will send our second and last release for 2021 tomorrow. 8 more wines from the 2019 vintage. Amador Chenin blanc, Napa Valley Chenin blanc, Lodi Carignane, Contra Costa Red Table Wine, Lodi Zinfandel, Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah and our last Vintage of San Benito Mataro. If you are a subscriber to @vinousmedia go check out the @antoniogalloni reviews on these wines that came out just last week. #sandlands #californiawine"

[Drew_Goin]

Mr Tegan Passalacqua’s Instagram preview of the Sandlands Fall '21 release line-up…

Drew - that post is from a year ago.

My bad.

[Gabe_Berk]

Here ya go… Sandlands ~tegan on Instagram: "If all goes as planned we will send our second and last release for 2021 tomorrow. 8 more wines from the 2019 vintage. Amador Chenin blanc, Napa Valley Chenin blanc, Lodi Carignane, Contra Costa Red Table Wine, Lodi Zinfandel, Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah and our last Vintage of San Benito Mataro. If you are a subscriber to @vinousmedia go check out the @antoniogalloni reviews on these wines that came out just last week. #sandlands #californiawine"

Anyone know the Galloni scores on the Fall release wines? Never knew these wines were ever reviewed by anyone…

[Howard_Roselinsky]

Anyone know the story with my favorite San Benito Mataro?

Howard

[B_Buzzini]

Prepping…

[PatrickW]

Really didn’t need another list, but I decided to take the plunge and join the waitlist. Does Sandlands work in a similar fashion to the Bedrock “waitlist”? Any idea if I’ll have a shot at anything on my first release?

[B_Buzzini]

Btw…anyone @ownrooted know when the winery will be done and open?