SANDLANDS MATARO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 2016

93 Points - Antonio Gallonis’ Vinous: “The 2016 Mataro (Contra Costa) is laced with the essence of lavender, mint, violet, red plum, spice and leather. Lifted and yet also wonderfully deep, the 2016 has a lot going on. Expressive floral notes add perfume to this deceptively medium-bodied wine. Next to the San Benito County Mataro, the Contra Costa is more gracious and delicate in feel. This is yet another super-distinctive wine from Sandlands. The Contra Costa Mataro emerges from Enz, where the Carignane dates to 1922.”