The Hilt is defined by its three maritime influenced vineyards in the southwest corner of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation: Radian, Bentrock and Puerta del Mar.
Estate
- The Estate wines are defined by the fruit and flavors of our little southwestern corner of the Sta. Rita Hills. They speak of the nuances and complexities of our properties as a whole. These wines take into account the many aspects, clones, soil types, and other properties of our estate. They give us the maximum amount of blending components and represent the most complete wines in our portfolio.
Matt Dees, Winemaker Notes:
Silky and suave. Supple and light on its feet while also displaying a sumptuous level of fresh white peach. Seamless. Apricot, honeysuckle and a hint of tropical fruit. Charged with a lovely flint reduction and just a touch of savory oak. Makes ones mouth water just to smell as the nose even hints at the freshness and vibrancy in the glass. Weaves a captivating web between acid, fruit and mineral. Definition of liquid sunshine.
CASES: 1,417
ALC: 13.4%
VINEYARDS: Radian, Bentrock, Sanford and Benedict
BARRELS: 40% New French oak, 53% neutral French oak, 7% stainless barrels
93 - 95 Points Jeb Dunnuck jebdunnuck.com Oct. 2018
91 Points Erin Brooks The Wine Advocate Sept. 2019