2019 · Romance Chardonnay

Sandhi is a small-production winery in Santa Barbara County, California, focused on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from select vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills. Founded in 2010 by Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman, with Charles Banks also cited as a co-founder, it remains closely tied to its founders, with winemaking led by Parr and Moorman. The winery emphasizes site-specific, terroir-driven wines, often through single-vineyard bottlings from historic sites. Farming is described as organic and responsibly managed, though no formal certifications are noted. In the cellar, Sandhi follows a minimalist approach, using native yeast fermentations and no additives to highlight vineyard character.