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Sandlands is a small, personal project by Tegan Passalacqua, centered on championing varieties from sites that have remained outliers in California viticulture. This Cinsault comes from own-rooted vines planted in 1886 at Bechtold Vineyard in Lodi. At 12.6% alcohol, it stays true to Cinsault’s naturally light frame. Lovely aromas of ripe raspberry, orange zest, a delicate floral note, and a touch of white pepper open in the glass. The palate is delicate, with a soft texture and enough structure to give it shape without heaviness. The finish carries a citrusy edge and a sense of minerality, with a line of acidity that keeps the fruit precise. The long, cool 2023 growing season made for a particularly compelling vintage for this wine.

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Sandlands, Cinsault, Lodi, California, USA, 2023

Sandlands is a small, personal project by Tegan Passalacqua, centered on championing varieties from sites that have remained out

Sandlands, Cinsault, Lodi, California, USA, 2023

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