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The Hilt

Winemaker Matt Dees appears to really be hitting his stride with this new project. The Hilt's Chardonnays and Pinots seem to moving up the quality ladder pretty quickly, making this one of the most exciting new projects in California. The Old Guard wines are generally a bit more structured in conception, while the Vanguard wines are a bit more overt, but those are pretty small distinctions. All of these wines merit serious attention. The 2011s have gorgeous delineation, much of which is attributable to the cool conditions Chardonnay and Pinot love. Dees describes 2012 as a year with bigger berries and higher sugars. More than vintage characteristics, with a new project like this, what counts most is the winemaking's team evolution as they gain familiarity with new fruit sources, and that seems to be happening at a very quick pace.

From Santa Barbara's Stunning 2011s (Jul 2013) by Antonio Galloni

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2012 Chardonnay Old Guard

Release Price: $40

Color: White

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