2019 The Hilt "Estate" Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The estate wines are defined by the fruit and flavors of the southwestern corner of the Sta. Rita Hills. They speak of the nuances and complexities of The Hilt properties as a whole. These wines take into account the many aspects, clones, soil types, and other properties of The Hilt estate. They provide the maximum amount of blending components and, represent the most complete wines in The Hilt portfolio.
34% new French oak, 56% neutral French oak, and 10% stainless steel for 11 months.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
From the same proprietors as Jonata, The Hilt was founded in 2008 as a separate winery focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. In 2014, the Rancho Salsipuedes estate was purchased and a new, permanent home for The Hilt was founded. Outside of Salsipuedes, The Hilt also sources old-vine fruit from the marled soils of Sanford and Benedict and the loamy sandy soils of Solomon Hills in the Santa Maria Valley.
Winemaker Matt Dees is very much in charge of the entire process, from vine to bottle. He's passionate about the rugged terrains and an enthusiast of the art of blending. As of 2014, he abolished the use of herbicides and pesticides in Rancho Salsipuedes and established his own farming parameters for the vineyards.
Details:
| Grape(s) | Chardonnay |
| Farming | Organic |