Tyler - Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict 2017 (750ml)
Price: $76.99
| Producer | Tyler |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 200578 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Tyler Description
Founded in 2005 by Santa Barbara native Justin Tyler Willett, Tyler Winery is dedicated to crafting wines of precision, purity, and poise. From its earliest days—a few barrels tucked in the corner of a shared cellar—Tyler has grown into one of the most respected producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Sta. Rita Hills. Justin’s winemaking is defined by restraint and structure, with an emphasis on expressing the individuality of each vineyard site through minimal intervention and meticulous farming.
A champion of old vines and historic sites, Willett works with some of the most iconic vineyards in Santa Barbara County, including Sanford & Benedict, La Rinconada, and La Encantada. In 2015, he and his wife Amanda established Mae Estate, a 28-acre vineyard planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills. The estate’s marine sediment soils and coastal climate reflect the region’s distinctive terroir—marked by a long, cool growing season, and a dynamic interplay of fog, wind, and sunshine.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Wine Advocate
The 2017 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard comes from the vineyard's original, early 1970s-era planting. The nose offers aromas of saline, peach, lime zest, white pepper, chalk and crushed shell with red apples and pie crust. The palate is light to medium-bodied, minerally and chalky textured with tangy acidity and a long, peach-laced finish. 142 cases produced.
