COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
The Hilt Estate
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Hilt Bentrock Chardonnay 2021 is a single-vineyard wine from the Sta. Rita Hills appellation in California's Santa Barbara County. It is produced by The Hilt Estate, owned by Stan Kroenke, with winemaking overseen by Matt Dees. The Bentrock Vineyard is characterized by its rolling hills, iron-rich soils, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, contributing to a cool maritime climate. The 2021 vintage is noted for its stable conditions, resulting in a balanced and elegant wine. The estate practices sustainable and organic farming methods.
ALCOHOL
13.2%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are farmed using organic practices, banning herbicides and pesticides.
Fact 02
The Bentrock Vineyard is known for its poor soils rich in iron and silica.
Fact 03
The wine is produced in limited quantities, with only 605 cases made.
Fact 04
It's considered an 'ultimate wine of terroir'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Hilt Bentrock Chardonnay 2021 is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation occurs in French oak barrels, with 40% new oak and 60% used barrels, for 11 months. Following barrel aging, the wine spends an additional 5 months in stainless steel tanks with full lees. The vineyards are farmed using sustainable and organic practices, with a prohibition on herbicides and pesticides. Production for the 2021 vintage was 605 cases.
