Sandlands 2019 release date

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#1 Post by **Tom G l a s g o w** » February 2nd, 2019, 7:46 am

As a PSA and an effort to reduce feelings of panic brough on by resurrecting the 2018 release thread, let’s use this thread for comments.

The release appears to be coming in early to mid-February per Instagram.

Drew Goin · #2 Post by **Drew Goin** » February 2nd, 2019, 8:48 am

Thanks for the update!

#3 Post by **Douglas Breen** » February 2nd, 2019, 2:57 pm

Thank you for the info. Wine budget drastically lower due to retirement. But, have been holding back for this release. One of the only lists I can still afford (and love a great deal!).

M@tt G. · #4 Post by **M@tt G.** » February 6th, 2019, 11:38 am

In email today:

SANDLANDS VINEYARDS
2019 RELEASE

We are very excited to share our 2017 vintage wines with you, and we’re happy to report that we expanded the line-up to showcase additional vineyards and areas we love.

We can't thank you enough for your support of our project, which allows us to make wines we believe in from special vineyards in our beloved Golden State.

Best wishes for 2019,
Tegan, Olivia, William and Milo Passalacqua
Now onto the wines...

We are offering 10 wines, including three new wines to the line-up. The first is a wine that I have wanted to make since Sandlands began. Our 2017 Contra Costa County Red Table Wine will feel familiar to you as it is a blend of 65% Carignane and 35% Mataro from the same vineyard in Contra Costa that which we have made wine since 2010. Contra Costa County and its old vines inspired the project from day one. It is a growing region that has not been changed since prohibition, with its head-trained, dry- farmed vineyards scattered throughout the deep blow sands and composed of three main varieties - Zinfandel, Carignane and Mataro. I chose the last two to make a wine that I believe is a good representation of Contra Costa County wine. Next, our Amador County Mission hails from North America's oldest producing vineyard with vines planted in 1854, and finally, our Napa Valley Refosco comes from the Casa Nuestra estate in St. Helena. We only made 50 cases of the last two wines, so there is not much to go around.

Allocations. We have tried to be very fair with allocations and have offered more wine to those who have purchased from us the longest. Although allocations are not guaranteed, we have set them up so that most everyone should be able to purchase all the wines they are offered.

Shipping. We have again made the decision to subsidize the shipping charges. We are offering a flat rate of $25.00 for ground shipping for orders up to 6 bottles and $40.00 for orders of 7-12 bottles. 13-18 bottles will be $60.00, and 19+ bottles will be $80.00. This is for shipping in the US only, of course.

2017 Chenin Blanc – California – 12 barrels produced.
This wine is a 58/42 blend of our Kirschenmann vineyard in the Mokelumne River AVA of Lodi, and the Buhdda vineyard located on the Talmage bench of Mendocino County.
Lemon wax, white pepper, crisp apple, summer air, a suave textured finish.
12.4% alc.

2017 Chenin Blanc – Amador County – 12 barrels produced.
Planted in 1979 and grown at 1500 feet in a mixture of iron rich volcanic, quartz and decomposed granite soils, this vineyard is head-trained, dry-farmed and own rooted.
Crushed gravel, white pepper, almond, fennel, focused, structured finish.
12.2% alc.

2017 Chenin Blanc – Lodi – 4 barrels produced.
This wine hails from our own estate vineyard in the Mokelumne River AVA of Lodi, planted in silica-rich, white sandy soils.
Lanolin, peach skin, summer air, honeysuckle, savory, textured finish.
12.9% alc.

2017 Mission – Amador County – 2 barrels produced.
The Deaver Ranch is a wonder to just step into. Planted in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County in 1854 at 1500 feet elevation in decomposed granite and quartz soils.
Red apple, cranberry, honey, dried fig, firm, but lively granitic tannin.
12.9% alc.

2017 Trousseau – Sonoma Coast – 8 barrels produced.
Planted at 1400 feet 3 miles from the Pacific Ocean, our section of the Bohan Vineyard sits in gravelly loam soils derived from sandstone and shale.
Dried rose petal, orange zest, sun-kissed strawberry, fine grained, delicate tannin.
12.4% alc.

2017 Refosco – Napa Valley – 2 barrels produced.
From our friends the Kirkham Family who own and operate the Casa Nuestra Vineyard and Winery. 1/2 acre planted in 1999 on the east side of St. Helena in beautiful gravelly loam soil.
Violets, fresh rosemary, blueberries and iron follow through the fresh tannins.
12.9% alc.

2017 Red Table Wine – Contra Costa County – 12 barrels produced.
The vineyard was planted in the 1920s in what is classified as Dehli blow sand (decomposed granite that has been deposited by wind and water).
India ink, cranberry, ripe peach, cranberry, chalky, structured tannins.
12.9% alc.

2017 Syrah – Santa Lucia Highlands – 3.5 barrels produced.
Impeccably farmed by the Pisoni family, the Soberanes Vineyard is planted in Arroyo Seco sandy loams, riddled with chunks of quartz and granite.
Graphite, herbs de provence, grapefruit, grilled beef. Medium bodied. Long gripping finish.
12.4% alc.

2017 Mataro – Contra Costa County – 4 barrels produced.
This vineyard was planted in the 1920's in what is classified as Dehli blow sand (decomposed granite that has been deposited by wind).
Sandalwood, dark plum, apricot, fennel, cured meats, finishes with suave, energetic tannin.
13.9% alc.

2017 Mataro – San Benito County – Enz Vineyard – 3 barrels produced.
Planted in 1923 in a mix of granite and limestone-rich soils, this head-trained, basket-pruned, dry-farmed, own rooted vineyard is one of California’s treasures of viniculture.
Crushed blackberries, graphite,fresh plum, chalky mouthwatering tannin.
13.8% alc.

Orders will be shipped, weather permitting, the week of March 13th.

#5 Post by **Nate Simon** » February 6th, 2019, 11:40 am

Received the email, but when I click, there's no allocation.

M@tt G. · #6 Post by **M@tt G.** » February 6th, 2019, 11:41 am

Nate Simon wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 11:40 am
Received the email, but when I click, there's no allocation.

Same here

#7 Post by **BBaker** » February 6th, 2019, 11:42 am

I also received the email but do not see an allocation when I click through. Glad I'm not alone.

#8 Post by **AD Northup** » February 6th, 2019, 11:46 am

I clicked through and had minimal allocations of a few wins (chenin, one mataro, etc.) but everything else was either unavailable (mission, refosco, Enz Mataro, syrah). Grabbed what I could!

#9 Post by **Nate Simon** » February 6th, 2019, 11:48 am

Working now.

#10 Post by **Rich Brown** » February 6th, 2019, 11:57 am

Order in. Love these wines but had to go much lighter than I wanted due to space issues.

#11 Post by **Douglas Breen** » February 6th, 2019, 11:58 am

Low allocation, but got what I wanted. A case with a good mix; only got one mission and refosco (I’ve been on the list from the beginning).My goal was a case and I got it delivered for under $400! Great wine at a reasonable price. Excited for the new varietals.

#12 Post by **BBaker** » February 6th, 2019, 11:59 am

Got my order to go through! I have been buying since the initial release and got small allocations of 1-4 bottles on all wines, with options to wishlist additional bottles of Red Table Wine, Trousseau, Syrah and Lodi Chenin. Only allocated one bottle each of Mission and Refosco.

kyledorsey · #13 Post by **kyledorsey** » February 6th, 2019, 12:04 pm

Woo! My first order was last year, so I wasn't allocated the Refosco (counting on others here to tell me how it is!), but I am happy with my order. A nice mix of Chenin, Trousseau, and Mataro for me, with emphasis on the various Chenins. It is ridiculous how good these wines are at these prices, especially with how fashionable they've become.

#14 Post by **John Webber** » February 6th, 2019, 12:05 pm

Signed-up last March and no soup for me. Lots of things hitting right now, so I won't say that is bad news from a monetary standpoint.

While typing this:

Thank you for your interest in Sandlands wine. Today we are releasing the first round of our 2017 wines. Due to demand that exceeds our production, we are first offering wine to those who have purchased previously from us.

There is a chance that we may have a limited quantity of wine left over from the offer. In that case, we will offer a small bit of wine to you on a first come, first serve basis, beginning approximately February 14th.

We hope that in the not too distant future, we have more wine and that we can make it available to you.

#15 Post by **D@vid Bu3ker** » February 6th, 2019, 12:11 pm

Order in for a mixed case. Left a few bottles on the table, mostly Chenin and Trousseau.

ChrisU · #16 Post by **ChrisU** » February 6th, 2019, 12:20 pm

Ordered 17 btls (all the reds offered + 1 each on the Chenins.)

BLittle · #17 Post by **BLittle** » February 6th, 2019, 12:25 pm

tough to cut back from this list, so i didn't

#18 Post by **Chris Seiber** » February 6th, 2019, 12:33 pm

Got 11 bottles of red for under $400. Great value for wines of real character and distinction.

matt d · #19 Post by **matt d** » February 6th, 2019, 12:37 pm

took a case but left bottles on the table. Have been on the list since the second release was allocated one of the mission and Refosco

#20 Post by **D@vid Bu3ker** » February 6th, 2019, 12:41 pm

matt d wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 12:37 pm
took a case but left bottles on the table. Have been on the list since the second release was allocated one of the mission and Refosco

Similar (I think third release for me), and got 1 and 1.

#21 Post by **S teve R edenbaugh** » February 6th, 2019, 12:44 pm

Six reds, six whites....$345 Delivered. Once again I stand amazed at the quality and price. Sincere thanks to Tegan and crew.

#22 Post by **Alan Newman** » February 6th, 2019, 12:47 pm

Not sure when I got on the list, but enjoyed a 2010 Mataro last night. Order in for 6 including one each of the Mission and Refosco.

R. Smith · #23 Post by **R. Smith** » February 6th, 2019, 1:00 pm

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 12:41 pm

matt d wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 12:37 pm
took a case but left bottles on the table. Have been on the list since the second release was allocated one of the mission and Refosco
Similar (I think third release for me), and got 1 and 1.

Been with Sandlands since the First release, allocated 1 Mission and 1 Refosco. Very Excited to try both!

Dave McIsaac · #24 Post by **Dave McIsaac** » February 6th, 2019, 1:46 pm

Chris Seiber wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 12:33 pm
Got 11 bottles of red for under $400. Great value for wines of real character and distinction.

Please tell me your quantity is a typo, or I will have to throw the penalty flag....11 bottles???

Brady Daniels · #25 Post by **Brady Daniels** » February 6th, 2019, 1:48 pm

Yay! Took everything offered, as usual. I love me some Sandlands.

#26 Post by **John Davis** » February 6th, 2019, 1:51 pm

Also in...great stuff, especially for the price. Easy decision.

#27 Post by **Chris Seiber** » February 6th, 2019, 3:42 pm

Dave McIsaac wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 1:46 pm

Chris Seiber wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 12:33 pm
Got 11 bottles of red for under $400. Great value for wines of real character and distinction.
Please tell me your quantity is a typo, or I will have to throw the penalty flag....11 bottles???

I like to defy convention.

#28 Post by **D@vid Bu3ker** » February 6th, 2019, 4:34 pm

Drinking a 2014 Sandlands Carignan right now, and very happy about my purchase this afternoon.

#29 Post by **Matt Allen** » February 6th, 2019, 4:44 pm

offerred 2 cases and took it all

#30 Post by **John Preston** » February 6th, 2019, 4:46 pm

Me thinks this is my 4th offering. I ordered a case and wished for some extras (did not get allocated the Mission or Refosco). Look forward to the wines!

Cheers,
JP

Markus S · #31 Post by **Markus S** » February 6th, 2019, 5:26 pm

Douglas Breen wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 11:58 am
Excited for the new varietals.

Understanding that the Mission is the oldest Californian varietal out there!

Rama Roberts · #32 Post by **Rama Roberts** » February 6th, 2019, 6:33 pm

FWIW I've been buying since the first release and was only allocated one Refosco and one Mission, which I'm totally fine with. Allowing early buyers to monopolize your already small production doesn't make sense.

I really like the wines, love exploring obscure varieties, love the prices, love the simple once/year ordering, love supporting a Napa local who came grassroots style and really knows his shit.

#33 Post by **D@vid Bu3ker** » February 6th, 2019, 6:35 pm

For those who enjoy exploring obscure (for California) grape varieties, may I recommend looking into the Matthiasson winery.

#34 Post by **Brian Ojalvo** » February 6th, 2019, 8:25 pm

Been buying since the first release. I am offered everything and usually leave some over for others to experience as I did this year. Excited to try the Mission Refosco Red Blend and ALWAYS take my fair share of Chenin.

Dave McIsaac · #35 Post by **Dave McIsaac** » February 7th, 2019, 4:58 am

Chris Seiber wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 3:42 pm

Dave McIsaac wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 1:46 pm

Chris Seiber wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 12:33 pm
Got 11 bottles of red for under $400. Great value for wines of real character and distinction.
Please tell me your quantity is a typo, or I will have to throw the penalty flag....11 bottles???
I like to defy convention.

C'mon man!!

#36 Post by **JonathanFed** » February 7th, 2019, 9:52 am

Signed up early last year, no go for me. Maybe I'll be able to grab some extras if it opens up.

M@tt G. · #37 Post by **M@tt G.** » February 7th, 2019, 10:10 am

Took a mixed 6 pack even though I'm really cutting back on purchases this year... this just isn't the place to cut. Great wines that won't break the bank. Been buying since the 2013 vintage and got allocated a Mission and a Refosco. Thank you Tegan!

#38 Post by **B. Buzzini** » February 7th, 2019, 5:21 pm

Learned my lesson last year...bought ALL the Chenin Blanc(my fav) offered...as well as the 2 Matero, and 2 Trousseau...wish list the Mission and Refosco. 14 bottles kicked me into the $60 shipping...so I thought about cutting it back to 12 for the $40 shipping...but decided what the hell...I want all those wines, and hope I get my wish list wines.

Wonder why Tegan is calling it "Lodi" Chenin Blanc from his Kirschenmann vineyard...and not Kirschenmann as he did in 2015? Anyone know?

#39 Post by **AlexS** » February 8th, 2019, 9:12 am

Ordered all the reds w/max wish lists, can never have enough Sandlands. Just wish the Chenin appealed more to my palate, although my wallet is glad it doesn't.

Btw, if anyone's ever stranded in Milwaukee and wants to do a Sandlands tasting, would be a great excuse for me to open up multiples...which are really starting to accumulate lol.

Jim Brennan · #40 Post by **Jim Brennan** » February 8th, 2019, 9:28 am

AlexS wrote: ↑
February 8th, 2019, 9:12 am
Ordered all the reds w/max wish lists, can never have enough Sandlands. Just wish the Chenin appealed more to my palate, although my wallet is glad it doesn't.

Btw, if anyone's ever stranded in Milwaukee and wants to do a Sandlands tasting, would be a great excuse for me to open up multiples...which are really starting to accumulate lol.

Alex, I think you and I did almost exactly the same thing.
I bought all the reds, and no whites . While i enjoy Chenins, I really prefer the Loire expression over anywhere else. With 250+ bottles of Huet, plus more from Foreau and others, I'm good on Chenins.

Markus S · #41 Post by **Markus S** » February 8th, 2019, 9:55 am

AlexS wrote: ↑
February 8th, 2019, 9:12 am
... can never have enough Sandlands....

Not so fast. I feel if any winery gets to be too much % of my cellar, I will stop buying them. First, we don't know how well or for how long these will age (I like wines to have the ability to age from 10-20 years) and second, I want enough variety to ensure I won't get palate fatigue or burnout. Hasn't happened with Sandlands yet, but I don't want to find out.

#42 Post by **Scott Fitzgerald** » February 8th, 2019, 10:10 am

I was just checking Sandlands pricing on Wine-Searcher - many of these wines are selling for ~$50 a bottle! Are these collected on the secondary market? Just curious...

#43 Post by **Chris Seiber** » February 8th, 2019, 10:47 am

Scott Fitzgerald wrote: ↑
February 8th, 2019, 10:10 am
I was just checking Sandlands pricing on Wine-Searcher - many of these wines are selling for ~$50 a bottle! Are these collected on the secondary market? Just curious...

The little bit that makes it into retail does tend to go for pretty high prices. I don't think it's a wine with a secondary market / flipping dimension, but one does pay a premium for it at retail.

Markus S · #44 Post by **Markus S** » February 8th, 2019, 10:51 am

Chris Seiber wrote: ↑
February 8th, 2019, 10:47 am

Scott Fitzgerald wrote: ↑
February 8th, 2019, 10:10 am
I was just checking Sandlands pricing on Wine-Searcher - many of these wines are selling for ~$50 a bottle! Are these collected on the secondary market? Just curious...
The little bit that makes it into retail does tend to go for pretty high prices. I don't think it's a wine with a secondary market / flipping dimension, but one does pay a premium for it at retail.

Yeah, they are so delicious and there is not a lot out there that I doubt much makes it to secondary. Most get drunk up with pleasure and glee by the folks who buy them.

Drew Goin · #45 Post by **Drew Goin** » February 8th, 2019, 2:05 pm

I had to get one each of the Sandlands Mourvèdre bottlings, the Refosco (my first), plus the Contra Costa Red Table Wine.

Can anyone help me with what to expect from a Refosco?

I think I may have has a red blend from Castoro Cellars that was predominantly Refosco many years ago, but I don't remember anything about it.

#46 Post by **Scott Brunson** » February 8th, 2019, 2:10 pm

On list since the beginning I think. Had to stop at a case this time.

#47 Post by **AD Northup** » February 11th, 2019, 9:06 am

Anyone know anything about the Coombsville Chardonnay and Merlot that Tegan posted on instagram?

#48 Post by **B. Buzzini** » February 13th, 2019, 6:05 pm

B. Buzzini wrote: ↑
February 7th, 2019, 5:21 pm
Learned my lesson last year...bought ALL the Chenin Blanc(my fav) offered...as well as the 2 Matero, and 2 Trousseau...wish list the Mission and Refosco. 14 bottles kicked me into the $60 shipping...so I thought about cutting it back to 12 for the $40 shipping...but decided what the hell...I want all those wines, and hope I get my wish list wines.

Wonder why Tegan is calling it "Lodi" Chenin Blanc from his Kirschenmann vineyard...and not Kirschenmann as he did in 2015? Anyone know?

Wish list granted.

#49 Post by **RyanC** » February 13th, 2019, 6:19 pm

Best QPR in CA. Lovely wines loaded with character.

#50 Post by **William Segui** » February 14th, 2019, 10:51 am

Second wave just dropped and was able to pick up a mixed 6-pack.