Sandlands is the personal project of Tegan and Olivia Passalacqua. Tegan is the Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Turley. The line-up encompasses some of the forgotten classic California varieties, primarily grown in decomposed granite from regions and vineyards that have been farmed for many generations but have remained the outliers of California viticulture. The wines made at Sandlands include Syrah, Trousseau, Carignane, Mataro, Chenin Blanc and at long last a Zinfandel from Kirschenmann Vineyard.
Kirschenmann Vineyard is situated on the East Side of Lodi’s Mokelumne River AVA and was planted in 1915.
Crimson in color. 14.4% ABV. Charming nose of red fruits, peach and baking spices. Medium body with perfect acidity. Bright and exceptionally vibrant. Cherry, strawberry, blood orange and earth on the palate. The finish is long and supple. Just a delicious, restrained Zinfandel that throughly exceeded expectations on a warm Spring night. Best over the next 2-3 years…