The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2021

REGION: Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbera, California, USA

VARIETIES: Chardonnay

VITICUTURE: Conventional

YEAR: 2021

ABV: 13%

INFO: The land has poor soils that force vines to dig deep; there are powerful, whipping winds and a cold maritime climate that allow grapes on the property to ripen slowly and retain acidity despite the warm daytime sun; and the vines on the property are low in vigour, allowing them to produce low yields of concentrated, complex grapes. 

Aged in 35% new French oak, 60% neutral French oak, 5% stainless steel for 11 months

The wine exhibits great elegance, despite the weight on the palate, with elevated stone fruits and a mineral edge.