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The Hilt | California, USA

The Hilt, Estate Chardonnay, 2018

The Hilt, Estate Chardonnay, 2018

  • White Still
  • 75cl
  • 13%
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The Hilt Estate was founded in 2008 and is owned by Stan Kroenke, whose wine holdings include Screaming Eagle and Domaine Bonneau du Martray.

The estate is led by winemaker Matt Dees, who has overseen the project for many years, having previously declined the head winemaking role at Screaming Eagle. Located in the Santa Rita Hills AVA, the vineyards benefit from strong Pacific Ocean influence, with persistent winds and cool temperatures that preserve acidity and allow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to ripen slowly and evenly. Under Dees’ direction, the wines have gained increasing precision and consistency year after year.

  • ❖ ABV: 13%

Grapes

Chardonnay

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The Hilt

The Hilt was founded in 2008 under the ownership of Stan Kroenke, who also owns other wine properties including Screaming Eagle and Jonata. Winemaker Matt Dees oversees viticulture and winemaking, often vinifying grapes from the estate parcels separately to capture site-specific character.

The core portfolio includes multiple tiers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, such as single-vineyard bottlings as well as broader estate blends, and historically has produced additional small-lot wines like Syrah and pétillant naturel. Farming emphasises low yields and concentrated fruit, and herbicides/pesticides have been phased out in favour of more sustainable practices on estate vineyards.

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