The Hilt

Estate Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.171 ratings
9.014 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar, flowers, herbs and spice, aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, tea, herbs and pepper spice. Full-bodied, fine savory dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, oak and a savory earthy character. Nice!

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar, flowers, herbs and spice, aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, tea, herbs and pepper spice. Full-bodied, fine savory dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, oak and a savory earthy character. Nice!

Jun 30th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar, flowers, herbs and spice, aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, tea, herbs and pepper spice. Full-bodied, fine savory dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, oak and a savory earthy character. Nice!

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar, flowers, herbs and spice, aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, tea, herbs and pepper spice. Full-bodied, fine savory dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, oak and a savory earthy character. Nice!

Jun 22nd, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar, flowers, herbs and spice, aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, tea, herbs and pepper spice. Full-bodied, fine savory dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, oak and a savory earthy character. Nice!

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar, flowers, herbs and spice, aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, tea, herbs and pepper spice. Full-bodied, fine savory dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, oak and a savory earthy character. Nice!

May 23rd, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar, flowers, herbs and spice, aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, tea, herbs and pepper spice. Full-bodied, fine savory dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, oak and a savory earthy character. Nice!

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar, flowers, herbs and spice, aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, tea, herbs and pepper spice. Full-bodied, fine savory dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, oak and a savory earthy character. Nice!

May 14th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar, flowers, herbs and spice, aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, tea, herbs and pepper spice. Full-bodied, fine savory dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, oak and a savory earthy character. Nice!

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar, flowers, herbs and spice, aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with toasty notes, tea, herbs and pepper spice. Full-bodied, fine savory dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, oak and a savory earthy character. Nice!

May 2nd, 2024
Aaron Tan

While the ladies enjoyed this, it was just not for me. No faults really, but it was way too ripe. The bouquet smacks you in the face with ripe strawberries, cherries, plums, and marmalade. Whiffs of herbs did add interest. Fleshy palate with bright acidity, but it wasn't enough to offset the overwhelming fruit sweetness - honestly, it tasted almost like cherry cola. One glass, and I was done.

While the ladies enjoyed this, it was just not for me. No faults really, but it was way too ripe. The bouquet smacks you in the face with ripe strawberries, cherries, plums, and marmalade. Whiffs of herbs did add interest. Fleshy palate with bright acidity, but it wasn't enough to offset the overwhelming fruit sweetness - honestly, it tasted almost like cherry cola. One glass, and I was done.

Feb 27th, 2022
Al Shikoh

Lovely dark berries, leather, and violets on the nose. Soft and generous on the palate with somewhat sappy dark fruit and 13.5% alcohol. Sourced from multiple Santa Rita Hills vineyards including Sanford & Benedict, Radian, Bentrock, and Bien Nacido, the fruit is completely destemned and aged in 30% new French oak.

Lovely dark berries, leather, and violets on the nose. Soft and generous on the palate with somewhat sappy dark fruit and 13.5% alcohol. Sourced from multiple Santa Rita Hills vineyards including Sanford & Benedict, Radian, Bentrock, and Bien Nacido, the fruit is completely destemned and aged in 30% new French oak.

Aug 10th, 2018
Ron Brumley

Love it. Screaming Eagle. Perfect balance, med smoke, med oak. Bramble. True to Pinot Black

Love it. Screaming Eagle. Perfect balance, med smoke, med oak. Bramble. True to Pinot Black

Sep 23rd, 2017
Michael Gallegos

Sales & Hospitality Red Car Winery

8.0

Blegh. Way better examples of sta. rita hills pinot

Blegh. Way better examples of sta. rita hills pinot

Oct 14th, 2016
Dan Tortora

@emirates very tasty

@emirates very tasty

Oct 4th, 2024