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The tasting |
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Bright ruby red. |
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Intense aromatic bouquet. On the nose, notes of clove, hibiscus and black cherry. As the wine matures, notes of red grapefruit, black tea and raspberry develop. |
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Energetic, with delicate tannins and good length. Notes of fresh black fruit. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass. |
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Filet of beef Rossini, duck breast with roasted fresh figs, lamb mice confit with honey and thyme. |
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From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts. |
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The estate and the wine |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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AWARDS |
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Robert Parker - October 2024: 91/100 |
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