Flavour Profile

The Hilt

The Hilt The Vanguard Chardonnay

Name: The Hilt The Vanguard Chardonnay
Brand: The Hilt
Price: 49.95 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, Central Coast California

White wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.0

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

The Hilt The Vanguard Chardonnay is a premium wine produced by The Hilt, a renowned winery in California's Santa Barbara County. This wine is made from grapes grown in the estate's vineyards, which are located in the Santa Rita Hills appellation. The vineyards are characterized by their cool climate, which allows for slow ripening and optimal flavor development in the grapes. The winemaking process involves minimal intervention, with the use of native yeasts and oak barrels for aging. The resulting wine is a beautifully balanced expression of Chardonnay, with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and a subtle hint of oak. It is a perfect example of the elegant and refined style of wine that Santa Barbara County is known for.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This The Hilt The Vanguard Chardonnay offers an abundance of aromas, ranging from tangy citrus, to tropical fruits, to crisp green apple.On the palate, it is full-bodied and creamy, with a smooth, velvety texture and a hint of oak. On the finish, flavors of vanilla, caramel, and honey linger. Overall, this is an excellent Chardonnay with great complexity, balance, and length.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2038

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

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