The Hilt Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
The Hilt
Label Name:
 
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: 93 pts Jeb Dunnuck; 93 pts James Suckling; ~92 pts Vinous. Sources: winery and trade reviews

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, raspberry and violet with orange blossom, black tea, baking spice and savory forest-floor notes. Silky texture, focused acidity, fine-grained tannins and a persistent, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, lamb, aged Comté. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, teriyaki chicken, char siu pork, Korean BBQ, shiitake-based dishes.

Production Method
Estate-grown blend (Radian, Bentrock, Puerta del Mar). Small-lot fermentations, selective whole-cluster inclusion, aged ~11 months in French oak; sustainable/organic farming practices.

Vineyard Info
The Hilt Estate (founded 2008) farms Radian, Bentrock and Puerta del Mar in Sta. Rita Hills; winemaker Matt Dees manages viticulture and winemaking under owner Stan Kroenke’s portfolio. Boutique, low-yield, terroir-driven program.