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august 2014 / the tasting panel / 51 Sanford Winemaker and GM Steve Fennell rose to the top level of amateur road racing. A Sanford Sampler Sanford 2011 Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills ($32) 100% malolactic-fermented, this offers lime curd, lemon meringue and firm acidity. Sanford 2010 Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills ($42) Smooth with black cherry, blackberry and pome- granate and restrained white pepper. Sanford 2011 Pinot Noir, Sanford & Benedict, Sta. Rita Hills ($64) Lithe with a clean, long finish, this elegant wine has supple notes of pomegranate and muted cherry.