{"product_id":"2021-pinot-noir-mindego-ridge-sandar-hem-santa-cruz-mountains-075l","title":"2021 Pinot Noir \"Mindego Ridge\" Sandar \u0026 Hem Santa Cruz Mountains 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003e2021 Pinot Noir 'Mindego Ridge' from Sandar \u0026amp; Hem is a precise, site-driven Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir that captures the cool, maritime character of this exceptional hillside vineyard. Sourced from a steep south-facing site near the Pacific, it offers a refined expression of fruit, spice, and minerality with the elegance and structure that make top Pinot Noir so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Pinot Noir shows a poised, translucent ruby hue. The nose opens with red cherry, blueberry, floral tones, and a subtle thread of spice, giving it both freshness and depth. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and layered, with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, and a silky, persistent finish. The 2021 vintage has the structure and balance to age gracefully for several years, allowing its mineral detail and complexity to evolve further over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMindego Ridge Vineyard sits in the Santa Cruz Mountains, around 13 km from the Pacific Ocean, where steep south-facing slopes and Purisima shale soils create a cool, strongly maritime growing environment. The grapes were selectively hand-sorted, with part of the fruit fermented as whole clusters to build aromatic lift and structure. Vinification is deliberately restrained, focusing on terroir transparency, freshness, and precision, with maturation in a discreet proportion of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir is a natural match for duck, veal, and poultry, and it also shines alongside mushroom-based dishes or aged hard cheeses. Serve at 15–17 °C to bring out its aromatic nuance and supple texture. A short decant can be helpful if opening young, though it is not essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSandar \u0026amp; Hem is known for crafting terroir-focused wines that emphasize clarity, elegance, and place. With this Mindego Ridge bottling, the producer highlights one of the Santa Cruz Mountains’ most distinctive vineyard sites and the cool-climate style that has made the region highly regarded for Pinot Noir. The result is a wine that reflects both careful winemaking and the character of a remarkable site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottle Hero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256306880849,"sku":"FFWS-2753","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/DesignohneTitel_121.jpg?v=1783463344","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2021-pinot-noir-mindego-ridge-sandar-hem-santa-cruz-mountains-075l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}