Tegan Passalacqua is a winemaking sensation. He commands a strong following among wine enthusiasts. As the lead winemaker for the globally recognized Turley Wine Cellars, his expertise is clear. Yet it is his personal project, Sandlands Vineyards, that has the wine world talking. Sandlands bottles are in high demand, with interest exceeding supply. Collectors and connoisseurs continually compete to obtain these exceptional wines.
"The 2022 Red Table Wine (Contra Costa County) is a Carignane/Mataro blend from Oakley Road. Rich, dense and explosive, the 2022 is another fabulous wine in this range. Polished tannins wrap around a core black fruit, game, licorice, incense, dried flowers and gravel. Exotic floral overtones emerge with time in the glass. The 2022 is incredibly distinctive and delicious." - Vinous (95 Points)
Varieties: 65% Carignan, 35% Mataro (Mourvèdre) OLD VINE
Region: Contra Costa County AVA from Oakley Road Vineyard planted in 1920
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Farming Practice: Organic
Soil Type: Dehli blow sand
Sulfur: unknown
Winemaking: neutral oak aging, native yeast ferments