2020 Hilt "Estate" Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE A joyous version of The Hilt Estate Pinot Noir. Expressive red fruit and cooling herbs. Plush attack with mineral laden character. Cherry, hibiscus, cranberry and blood orange. Pine forest and chanterelle. Brilliantly fresh with a lovely balance between savory herbal notes and hedonistic red fruit. Vibrant acidity. Dried strawberry and cocoa powder. Succulent and delicious offering today. Persistent with such lovely and expansive

the first couple of French wines

Its agriculture is based on a deep respect for the soil and the environment

the estate of Laura Aschero began its winemaking activities as a hobby in 1980

This wine comes from 4 different growers I source

Their wines are celebrated for their purity

and complexity

The harvest started on the 21st of August for the whites (one of the earliest harvests to date

with signature Bandol intensity wrapped in finesse

The soil is predominantly decomposed granite

Located West of Saint-Estèphe and bordering the hamlet of Pez

With time these primary traits will give way to the wine's more savory elements

it was allowed to ferment spontaneously then bottled while still slightly sweet