COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
The Hilt
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2021 is a single-varietal Chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills appellation in California, produced by The Hilt winery. The estate emphasizes sustainable viticulture and aims to express the nuances of its vineyards. The Sta. Rita Hills AVA is known for its cool climate, poor soils, and windswept conditions, which contribute to slow ripening and retained acidity in the grapes. The 2021 vintage is characterized by its mouthwatering acidity, which frames and focuses the wine.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€58
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown on poor soils limit vine vigor for concentrated flavors.
Fact 02
Vineyards benefit from cool, coastal winds of Sta. Rita Hills.
Fact 03
Winemaker Matt Dees aims for elegance and precision.
Fact 04
Sustainable viticulture includes banning herbicides and pesticides.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2021 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation in a combination of French oak (35% new, 60% neutral) and stainless steel (5%). It is then aged for 11 months in these vessels, followed by an additional six months on lees in stainless steel tanks. The winery emphasizes sustainable viticulture, including the prohibition of herbicides and pesticides, and the integration of agriculture with livestock.
