The Hilt Wines - Santa Rita Hills AVA - Estate Pinot Noir - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 Santa Rita Hills Estate Pinot Noir beautifully captures the diversity of these hillside terroirs. Vinified and aged in barrels, with 20% new oak, this Pinot Noir is both exuberant and voluptuous, showcasing enticing notes of black tea, violet, and red and black fruits. With vibrant acidity and refreshing brightness, it maintains a dynamic, full-bodied texture, silky tannins, and a long, nuanced finish. A sophisticated, elegant, and deeply flavorful wine.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Blend of selected grapes from the estate's Radian and Bentrock vineyards. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 20% new and 80% neutral.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Filet of beef Rossini, duck breast with roasted fresh figs, lamb mice confit with honey and thyme.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

The Hilt Wines is a Californian icon. Owned by Stan Kroenke, who also heads Screaming Eagle and Bonneau du Martray, this estate is unmatched in both its location and its reputation.

The Hilt Estate enjoys a truly exceptional setting, perched on California’s Central Coast in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills Valley. This breathtaking site, surrounded by hills, offers a complex terroir with a remarkable variety of soils, microclimates, and elevations. Benefiting from a cool oceanic climate, it allows the grapes to mature slowly while maintaining their natural acidity.

Winemaker Matt Dees is committed to showcasing this extraordinary geological and climatic diversity through a series of stunning cuvées, each one crafted in an elegant, Burgundian-inspired style.