Sandlands Vineyards Carignane, Lodi, California 2024
Sandlands is the personal project of Tegan Passalacqua. The line focuses on classic California varieties that have been overlooked, grown mostly in decomposed granite, from regions and vineyards that have been farmed for generations but sit outside the mainstream of California viticulture. The vineyards are head-trained, dry-farmed, and own-rooted.
- Winemaker: Tegan Passalacqua
- Farming: Dry-farmed, own-rooted, head-trained
- Variety: Carignane
- Terroir: Own-rooted vineyard planted in 1900 in Lodi’s Tokay fine sandy loam, on the west side of the Mokelumne River AVA, Lodi, California.
- Vinification: Six barrels produced.
- Alcohol: 12.9%
- Tasting Notes: Red with bright, sappy fruit, savory edges, and the grip typical of old-vine Carignane.
- Food Pairings: Grilled sausages or roast pork, where the acidity and grip cut the fat. Braised beef or lamb with herbs. Tomato-based pasta or pizza.
Sandlands Vineyards Carignane, Lodi, California 2024
Sandlands is the personal project of Tegan Passalacqua. The line focuses on classic California varieties that have been overlooked, grown mostly in decomposed granite, from regions and vineyards that have been farmed for generations but sit outside the mainstream of California viticulture. The vineyards are head-trained, dry-farmed, and own-rooted.
- Winemaker: Tegan Passalacqua
- Farming: Dry-farmed, own-rooted, head-trained
- Variety: Carignane
- Terroir: Own-rooted vineyard planted in 1900 in Lodi’s Tokay fine sandy loam, on the west side of the Mokelumne River AVA, Lodi, California.
- Vinification: Six barrels produced.
- Alcohol: 12.9%
- Tasting Notes: Red with bright, sappy fruit, savory edges, and the grip typical of old-vine Carignane.
- Food Pairings: Grilled sausages or roast pork, where the acidity and grip cut the fat. Braised beef or lamb with herbs. Tomato-based pasta or pizza.