Flavour Profile

The Hilt

The Hilt Chardonnay

Name: The Hilt Chardonnay
Brand: The Hilt
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

United States, Central Coast California

White wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

The Hilt Chardonnay is a premium wine produced by The Hilt winery, known for their exceptional quality wines. The grapes are sourced from the Santa Rita Hills appellation, which is known for its cool climate and unique soil composition. The vineyard features steep slopes and a maritime influence, which contributes to the wine's distinct character. The winemaking process involves minimal intervention, allowing the natural flavors and aromas of the grapes to shine through. The resulting wine is a beautifully balanced expression of Chardonnay, with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and a subtle minerality.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Hilt Chardonnay is a full-bodied, lush white wine with aromas of ripe pear, apricot, and honey.On the palate, flavors of ripe tropical fruit, peach, and tangerine are present, along with subtle notes of oak and vanilla. The creamy texture and balanced acidity make for a lingering finish. Enjoy this vibrant and complex Chardonnay with fish, poultry, or creamy pastas.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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2043

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: The Hilt

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Reviews