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The Hilt Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2018

Original price was: $105.36.Current price is: $94.82.

Even with cards held tight, it displays white peach, lemon zest, white flowers and loquats. Hints of white truffle, lavender and fresh herbed chevre. With air, new aromatics: fresh baked croissant, almond flour and kumquat. Pure, compact and driving; tense and full of kinetic energy. Showing the seemingly endless sunlight and perfect growing conditions of 2018. Lifted and framed by classic Hilt sea salt and electricity on the finish along with touch of structure that is reminiscent today of an Asian pear.

Country	United States
Size	750ml
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2018
Producer	The Hilt

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The Hilt Estate is the creative home of winemaker Matt Dees. With the help of his team, he produces California white, red and rosé wines. Because of the climate, facing the Pacific Ocean, viticulture is complicated. The estate's Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines struggle to survive. In these conditions, they offer few bunches and their fruit is small. But these small grapes, acidic and complex, also contain excellent aromas. A godsend for Matt Dees, who gives his all to give birth to his wines.
The vineyard covers three terroirs: Bentrock, Radian and Puerta del Mar. There are a variety of soils and microclimates, as well as different altitudes and wind exposures. The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines produce quality fruit. They enable the creation of singular wines, reflecting the identity of each terroir. Matt Dees also blends fruit selections to create red and white wines with an original style.

Chardonnay is a white wine grape variety that is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. Chardonnay wines are known for their versatility and a wide range of styles. The grape produces wines that can be very different depending on the growing conditions and winemaking techniques. Chardonnay wines can range from light-bodied and unoaked with flavors of green apple and lemon to full-bodied and rich with flavors of tropical fruit, butter, and oak.

The wine style can vary greatly depending on where it's grown, wines from Burgundy, France tend to be crisp and mineral driven, while in California and Australia, the wine style is often more full-bodied and oaky.

Chardonnay grapes can be harvested at different times depending on the desired style, early-harvested grapes will produce lighter and fruitier wines, while late-harvested grapes will produce wines with more body and complexity. Oak aging can also affect the flavor profile and style of the wine, with flavors of butter, vanilla and toast.

Chardonnay pairs well with a wide range of foods, particularly seafood, chicken, and creamy pasta dishes.