2019 The Hilt Chardonnay, Radian Vineyard
"Intense aromas of flint, matchstick, crushed stone and sliced green apple. No new oak. Stainless aged. Medium body, showing iodine and oyster shell, together with green apple and green peach. Then it turns to seaweed. Tangy and succulent. Drink now." -James Suckling, 94JS
Wines defined by place, style and time. In the southwest corner of Sta. Rita Hills AVA lies a rugged, windswept, coastal vineyard, called The Hilt Estate; estate grower producer of stunning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reflective of this dynamic corner of California. Pushing the limits; in the farthest southwest reach of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA is home to Radian & Bentrock Vineyards, these vineyards dictate The Hilt style.
The numerous microclimates and unique soils provide a multilayered backdrop to create 3 unique expressions: Estate, The Guards, and Single Vineyards. In 2014, Matt Dees, Ruben Solorzano & team took on operation and farming of Radian and Bentrock Vineyards and shifted to precise sustainable & organic farming to transform and revitalize the soil.
