The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2017

The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2017 750ml

The 2017 Estate Chardonnay is The Hilt's blended expression of its cool, maritime-influenced Sta. Rita Hills sites, combining Chardonnay from Radian, Bentrock and Sanford & Benedict vineyards.

Vintage Character

The estate describes 2017 as producing pure, balanced, harmonious and supple wines, expressing its cool southwestern Sta. Rita Hills sites with notable transparency.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Silky and supple, with white peach, apricot, honeysuckle and tropical nuances. Flinty reduction, restrained savory oak, vibrant acidity and mineral tension shape a seamless palate.

Pairing: Grilled fish, Scallops, Lobster, Roast chicken, Creamy vegetable dishes.

Winemaking & Maturation

Made from Chardonnay and matured across 40% new French oak, 53% neutral French oak and 7% stainless-steel barrels. Official production was 1,417 cases.

40% new French oak, 53% neutral French oak and 7% stainless-steel barrels.

Technical details: 4% new oak

Winery Background

Established in 2004, The Hilt focuses on cool-climate wines from the coastal edge of Sta. Rita Hills. In 2014 it acquired a 3,600-acre property encompassing Bentrock, Radian and Puerta del Mar vineyards.

The Hilt Estate: First recorded 2004

Product Highlights

• Exact 2017 Estate Chardonnay verified by official vintage sheet.
• Sta. Rita Hills cool-climate Chardonnay.
• 13.4% ABV.
• 40% new French oak.

Product Information

• Producer: The Hilt
• Type: White wine
• Country: United States
• Region: California, Santa Barbara County
• Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills AVA
• Vintage: 2017
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Alcohol: 13.4%
• Volume: 750ml

Serving & Cellaring

• Serving temperature: 10-12°C

Why choose The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2017 750ml?

Choose it for a poised balance of ripe stone fruit, flinty minerality, savory oak and fresh acidity.

Who is The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2017 750ml best for?

Drinkers seeking an elegant, cool-climate alternative to richer California Chardonnay styles.

What is The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2017 750ml?

A 2017 dry Chardonnay from The Hilt, representing a blended estate-style expression rather than its Old Guard, Vanguard or single-vineyard bottlings.

Is The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2017 an official release?

Yes. The winery's official 2017 information sheet identifies the Estate Chardonnay, vintage, appellation, vineyards, ABV and barrel regime.

What does The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2017 750ml taste like?

The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2017 750ml offers white peach, apricot, honeysuckle, tropical fruit, flint and restrained savory oak; Silky and supple with fresh stone fruit, vibrant acidity and mineral tension; Fresh, seamless and mineral-driven.