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FINE+RARE, Apr 2023

The Hilt’s Estate Pinot Noir has a wonderful concoction of complimentery aromas and flavours from candy-sweet cherry notes, fresh strawberry and more sanguine blood orange. There is even a more northern Rhône-esque dark, peppery note to the wine. The tannins are silky yet nicely textural and there is a good balancing freshness.

Critic scores

Critic scores
94
94/100

Average Score

93
93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

95
95/100

James Suckling

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95 points
James Suckling
Score 95/100 · James Suckling, Mar 2023

Lovely floral aromas of lavender and rose petal with ripe yet fresh strawberries. Crushed stone. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and bright acidity. Subtle mineral and salt notes with gorgeous fruits. But always reserved. Slate. Super value, such quality. Drink or hold.

93 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 93/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Aug 2022

Moving to the reds, the 2020 Pinot Noir Estate has lots of black raspberry and strawberry-like fruits as well as toasted spices and floral notes. It’s medium-bodied, textured, has some background, nicely integrated oak, and beautiful tannins. Drink this gem over the coming 4-6 years.

About the producer

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The Hilt

The Hilt is the Santa Rita Hills project owned by sports and property mogul billionaire Stan Kroenke, who also owns Screaming Eagle in Napa Valley and the Jonata estate in the California’s Ballard Canyon AVA.

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