The Hilt

The Old Guard Chardonnay

9.12 ratings
-no pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2010 vintage. Santa Barbara County. Chardonnay sourced from 2 vineyards: Sandford & Benedict (55%) and Solomon Hills (45%). From the team behind Jonata. Aged 50% in neutral oak, 25% new oak and 25% stainless steel. Light brilliant yellow. Intense perfumes of white peach, lemon and flowers with a hint of coconut. Concentrated with layers of fruit, a certain minerality and crispy acidity. The oak is present but well-integrated. Long lemon confit finish . This should be even better in a few years.

2010 vintage. Santa Barbara County. Chardonnay sourced from 2 vineyards: Sandford & Benedict (55%) and Solomon Hills (45%). From the team behind Jonata. Aged 50% in neutral oak, 25% new oak and 25% stainless steel. Light brilliant yellow. Intense perfumes of white peach, lemon and flowers with a hint of coconut. Concentrated with layers of fruit, a certain minerality and crispy acidity. The oak is present but well-integrated. Long lemon confit finish . This should be even better in a few years.

Jul 29th, 2017
Brenna Ritchey

Meyer lemon; fresh green apple.

Meyer lemon; fresh green apple.

Apr 26th, 2019
Meghan Zobeck

Meghan had this 6 years ago

Meghan had this 6 years ago

Dec 4th, 2017
Brandon Boesch

Brandon had this 6 years ago

Brandon had this 6 years ago

Oct 30th, 2017
Daniel Waxman

Daniel had this 8 years ago

Daniel had this 8 years ago

Mar 17th, 2016
Daniel Waxman

Daniel had this 9 years ago

Daniel had this 9 years ago

Oct 19th, 2015