Estate Chardonnay•2023

Energy is the first thing you notice in The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2023, a laser-focused, coastal white that weaves ripe lemon, green apple and a touch of papaya through a frame of sea-breeze salinity and subtle baking spice. The palate feels both tense and generous at once: creamy in texture yet cut through by vivid acidity, finishing long with citrus peel, delicate florals and a gentle, savory grip. It captures a very pure, mineral-driven snapshot of these top Sta. Rita Hills sites in a particularly precise and vibrant vintage.