2023 The Hilt Estate Pinot Noir

Name: 2023 The Hilt Estate Pinot Noir
Brand: The Hilt Wines
SKU: 8f708f9277ee2aa4dae1b7cb40c3e7ea
Price: 23.74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 94 (1 reviews)

Sta Rita Hills, USA

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Style Red - Light and Perfumed
Grape Variety Pinot Noir
Food Pairing Chicken and Turkey

- Same owners of Jonata Winery. Grapes sourced for the Bentrock, Radian and Sanford & Benedict Vineyards.
  
  Critic tasting note: (2023 vintage) "The unabashed, effusive aroma of stems leaps from the glass with a resinous, herbal note preceding juicy cherries, seaweed, bergamot, tea and minerals. Multidimensional. Drink or hold." - James Suckling
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Region or Appellation

Sta Rita Hills

Santa Barbara County / Central Coast / California / USA

Grape Variety / Blend

Pinot Noir

100% Pinot Noir

Style

Red Wine

Red - Light and Perfumed

Food Pairing

Chicken and Turkey

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About the Product

Producer Notes: The ±state wines are defined by the fruit and flavors of our little southwestern corner of the Sta. Rita Hills. They speak of the nuances and complexitites of our propeties as a whole. These wines take into account the many aspects, clones, soil types and other properties of our estate. They give us the maximum amount of blending components and, represent the most complete wines in our portfolio.

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 13 - 14.1%
Sweetness: Dry

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Winemaker: Matt Dees
Ownership: Stan Kroenke
Closure Type: Cork
Vineyard Notes: Sta. Rita Hills. Radian Vineyard (cl. misc.), Bentrock Vineyard (cl. misc.)
Ageing: 20% new French oak, 80% neutral French oak, 11 months.
Vineyard Manager/ Viticulturist: Ruben Solorzano

Details

About the Product

Producer Notes: The ±state wines are defined by the fruit and flavors of our little southwestern corner of the Sta. Rita Hills. They speak of the nuances and complexitites of our propeties as a whole. These wines take into account the many aspects, clones, soil types and other properties of our estate. They give us the maximum amount of blending components and, represent the most complete wines in our portfolio.

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 13 - 14.1%
Sweetness: Dry

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Winemaker: Matt Dees
Ownership: Stan Kroenke
Closure Type: Cork
Vineyard Notes: Sta. Rita Hills. Radian Vineyard (cl. misc.), Bentrock Vineyard (cl. misc.)
Ageing: 20% new French oak, 80% neutral French oak, 11 months.
Vineyard Manager/ Viticulturist: Ruben Solorzano

Critics Scores & Reviews

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? / 100 James Suckling

2023 Vintage Tasted: Aug 2025

The unabashed, effusive aroma of stems leaps from the glass with a resinous, herbal note preceding juicy cherries, seaweed, bergamot, tea and minerals. Multidimensional. Drink or hold.

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2023 The Hilt Estate Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA

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Vintage Critics Score Avg. Price (ex-tax)

All 91 / 100 $ 47 2023 94 / 100 – 2022 92 / 100 $ 47 2021 91 / 100 $ 48 2020 93 / 100 $ 47 2019 90 / 100 $ 47 2018 91 / 100 $ 51 2017 92 / 100 $ 47 2016 91 / 100 $ 47

2015 92 / 100 $ 42 2014 92 / 100 $ 47 2013 – – 2012 – – 2011 – – 2009 – –

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2023 Vintage: California Learn more

Vintage quality: Good

Current condition: Will keep

For sunny California, the 2023 vintage marked a golden year, and many wines are shaping up to be incredible.

The growing season began with a wet winter which did a fine job at reinvigorating the water tables. Spring was also relatively wet but mild, which allowed for both a s...

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