2020 The Hilt Chardonnay, Puerta del Mar
Just 186 cases of this stellar wine from the coolest site on the western edge of the Sta Rita Hills.
"Enticing aromatic mix of candied lemon, ripe summer nectarine, almond paste, sage and rosemary. Broad and succulent on the attack. Fresh olive oil alongside elote with Cotija and lime. Peaches and cream. Ripe, but also expressing a level of restraint with energy, vibration and tension. Combination of ripe base notes, high tone floral elements and lifted energy. A wild ride, but ultimately cohesive and stunning. Most sincere Puerta expression to date as the sunshine, wind and nearby Pacific Ocean are all present in the glass." - Matt Dees
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.
93 Points, Wine Enthusaist
