Sandar and Hem Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California 2023
Founded in 2018 by Robert and Recha Bergstrom, Sandar & Hem focuses on Chardonnay from individual vineyard sites across the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. The name refers to Robert’s Norwegian ancestral farm and surname. Bergstrom worked harvests at Rhys and Mount Eden before launching the brand.
- WINEMAKER: Robert Bergstrom
- VARIETY: Chardonnay
- TERROIR: Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, California. Mountain sites with altitude and aspect variation, cooled by ocean and bay influence. Soils and geology vary across the region, shaped by the San Andreas Fault.
- TASTING NOTES: The producer’s house style for Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay is high-toned and aromatic, with citrus peel, pear and flint, and bright, zingy acidity. Pending 2023-specific notes.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Style-based: roast chicken, seafood, creamy pasta, and soft cheeses.
Sandar and Hem Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California 2023
Founded in 2018 by Robert and Recha Bergstrom, Sandar & Hem focuses on Chardonnay from individual vineyard sites across the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. The name refers to Robert’s Norwegian ancestral farm and surname. Bergstrom worked harvests at Rhys and Mount Eden before launching the brand.
- WINEMAKER: Robert Bergstrom
- VARIETY: Chardonnay
- TERROIR: Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, California. Mountain sites with altitude and aspect variation, cooled by ocean and bay influence. Soils and geology vary across the region, shaped by the San Andreas Fault.
- TASTING NOTES: The producer’s house style for Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay is high-toned and aromatic, with citrus peel, pear and flint, and bright, zingy acidity. Pending 2023-specific notes.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Style-based: roast chicken, seafood, creamy pasta, and soft cheeses.