Sandlands
Sandlands Cinsault Lodi
2023
Lodi
Central Valley
California
Say It
SAND-lands LO-dee Sang-SO
Varietal
Cinsault
Flavors & Quality
Red Cherry
Fresh Wild Herbs
Iron
Linked Character
Palate Character
Tone & Backbone
This Wine
Your Palate
Lucky You, a linked Palate Character!
This is a predominantly Tone & Backbone wine, but it shares structural nuances of Smooth & Silky as described in the tasting note below.
Tasting Notes
The Sandlands Cinsault is medium in body with slightly elevated tannin and acidity. There are notes of red chery, bramble, and wild herbs with more subtle touches of iron,mineral and spice that add complexity to the long finish.
COLOR
Medium Red/Ruby
BODY
TANNIN
ACIDITY
SWEET
ALCOH.
12.2%
GRAPE(S)
Cinsault
Why this wine made the cut…
A standout expression of single varietal Cinstault.
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Country / State
California
Region
Central Valley
Sub Region
Lodi
Producer
Sandlands
Winemaker(s)
Tegan Passalacqua
Vintage
2023
Sandlands
California
Sandlands is the passion project of Olivia and Tegan Passalacqua, the winemaker at Turley vineyards.
While they make syrah and chardonnay, they also focus on ol-vine grape varieties that remain outliers in California viticulture, like mataro, chenin blanc, and trousseau. These vines have often existed for generations, are dry-farmed, and have naturally low yields.
Sandlands combines textural richness and energy to make wines of distinct character.