The Hilt Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
The Hilt
Label Name:
 
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95, Jeb Dunnuck 94, Decanter 93, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91

Tasting Note
Perfumed and savory: rose petals, black cherry, pomegranate and blood orange with dried tobacco, sage, cracked white pepper and saline minerality; bright, focused red fruit with an earthy, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, herb-crusted lamb, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, Korean BBQ short ribs, shiitake ramen.

Production Method
Estate blend from Radian, Bentrock and Sanford & Benedict; small-lot fermentations with ~5% stem inclusion; aged 12 months in French oak (about 15% new).

Vineyard Info
Estate project in the southwestern Sta. Rita Hills (Radian/Bentrock), sister property to Jonata/Screaming Eagle; winemaker Matt Dees; focuses on terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.