2018 The Hilt Estate Chardonnay
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A blend showcasing the many aspects, clones, soil types, and other properties of the estate. The apparently ‘represent the most complete wines in our portfolio’. 34% was aged in new French oak, 56% in neutral French oak and 10% in stainless steel for 11 months. Light and floral on the nose. Lots of acidity. Very youthful. But pure and refined. Almost lemon juice! And quite a phenolic grip on the end. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jeb Dunnuck
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Starting with the appellation 2018 Chardonnay Estate, this wine has a vivid gold hue as well as classy notes of sliced apple, nectarines, and honeyed flowers, with just a hint of salinity and minerality. It's elegant, beautifully balanced, and has a great finish, all while staying in the more vibrant, fresh style of this estate.
The 2018 Chardonnay Estate is soft, open-knit and inviting. Light tropical accents add character to the orchard fruit flavors in this attractive, mid-weight offering. The 2018 finishes with superb persistence, impeccable balance and brilliant saline notes that knit all the elements together. This is such a classy, polished wine.
About the producer
The Hilt is the Santa Rita Hills project owned by sports and property mogul billionaire Stan Kroenke, who also owns Screaming Eagle in Napa Valley and the Jonata estate in the California’s Ballard Canyon AVA.