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Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Decanter, Sep 2022

With vibrant green citrus and hints of briny salinity, this blend from The Hilt's Estate vineyards is a lovely prototype of the racy Chardonnay the windy, chilly side of Sta. Rita Hills can produce. Spicy jasmine aromas give it a tiny tropical spin, mixed with live zest and minerals. Crisp green apple joins that driving citrus (think lemon verbena) on the palate, delivered with taut textures, with a strong vein of minerality continuing through a dry, vibrant finish.

Critic Scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

90
90/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

More reviews and scores

94 points
James Suckling
Score 94/100 · James Suckling, Apr 2022

This has lots of verve and brightness, with sliced green apple and pear, as well as matchstick. It’s medium-bodied with tangy acidity. Creamy texture and an intense finish. Drink now.

92 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 92/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Aug 2021

The 2019 Chardonnay Estate offers a clean, crisp, vibrant style as well as classic citrus, white flowers, and salty mineral-like aromas and flavors. This quintessential, classic Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay will keep for a decade.

90 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2021

The 2019 Chardonnay Estate is a gorgeous, budget-friendly white to drink now and over the medium term. Sage, mint and citrus flesh out nicely. Time in the glass brings out lovely mid-palate creaminess to lay off the wine's natural tension and bright acids.

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The Hilt

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.

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Wine

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Still wine

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