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The tasting |
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Bright ruby red. |
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Intense, with a rich aromatic profile and notes of dried strawberry, blackberry and violet candy. |
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Energetic, structured notes of black cherry, plum and black fruit. Well-balanced 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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Herb-crusted prime rib, rack of lamb with thyme blossom, gibelotte rabbit, roast guinea fowl with chanterelles. |
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From now until 2031, 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 Radian Vineyard Pinot Noir is a masterful blend of four meticulously selected parcels, showcasing the essence of a great Pinot Noir. Its complex bouquet is beautifully orchestrated with notes of flowers, black cherry, ripe fruits, and dried strawberry, accented by hints of rosemary and a subtle smokiness. The structure is well-defined, with chewy texture, energetic tannins, and impressive density. This wine is broad, fresh, and promises excellent aging potential. Rated 97/100 by both Antonio Galloni and Jeb Dunnuck. |
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Hand harvested. Vines aged 14 years. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 90% neutral and 10% new. |
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AWARDS |
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Robert Parker - October 2024: 95/100
Jeb Dunnuck - August 2023: 97/100
Antonio Galloni - Vinus - July 2023: 97/100 |
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