This is simply classic Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay through and through. Citrus pith, sel de Guérande, polished marble and a dash of cream are the vestibule to a house of aromas, flavors and soul of Santa Barbara County's greatest — and now likely oldest — old-vine Chardonnay. Elegant, textured, it reminds us why the Sta. Rita Hills is the greatest appellation for California Chardonnay and lends credence to Sandhi's raison d'être — to explore the area's singular terroirs. (11/25/2025)