Sandhi Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, California 2021

Sandhi Chardonnay is a highly regarded wine produced in California's Santa Barbara County. The winery, founded in 2010 by Rajat Parr, Charles Banks, and Sashi Moorman, produces a range of cool-climate wines from vineyards in the region.

Santa Rita Hills, where Sandhi sources its Chardonnay grapes, is a wine-growing region located in western Santa Barbara County. The area is known for its cool and windy climate, which is influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. This cool climate makes it well-suited for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, which are the primary varietals produced in the region.

Sandhi Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills is typically characterized by its crisp acidity, bright citrus flavors, and subtle minerality. The wine is often fermented and aged in French oak barrels, which can impart additional flavors and texture to the wine. The result is a complex and elegant wine that is highly sought-after by wine enthusiasts around the world.

Rajat Parr is a well-known sommelier, wine producer, and author. He is best known for his work as a sommelier and wine director at several high-end restaurants, including the Michael Mina Group and the Mina Group's RN74 in San Francisco. He is widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable and respected wine professionals in the industry.

In addition to his work as a sommelier, Rajat is also a winemaker and co-founder of the Sandhi, Domaine de la Côte, and Evening Land Vineyards wineries. These wineries produce highly acclaimed wines from cool-climate vineyards in California, Oregon, and France.

Rajat is also the author of several books on wine, including "Secrets of the Sommeliers: How to Think and Drink Like the World's Top Wine Professionals." In this book, he shares his extensive knowledge of wine and offers insights into how professionals taste, select, and pair wines. His books are available at Beaker & Flask Wine Co.

Rajat has been featured in several documentaries and movies related to wine and sommeliers. The most well-known films he appeared in are "Somm," and “Somm: Into the Bottle.”

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