2022 | The Hilt Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay | Sta Rita Hills Noah Louis Jadot ages the wine

Louis Jadot ages the wine in wooden barrels from the estate's own cooperage

this blend of 40% Syrah

it shows notes of white flowers blended with hints of mandarin peel

It does not quite have the complexity of the Blanchot this year

supported by tropical fruit

2022 | The Hilt Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay | Sta Rita Hills Noah Louis Jadot ages the wineThe 2022 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard has its own style, with an incredibly pure, orchard fruit driven nose that carries ample savory herb, toasted spice, and brioche like nuances. It brings a more generous, round, supple style on the palate and is medium bodied, beautifully balanced, and layered, with a great finish. While the Radian needs 23 years to let its acidity chill out, this is ready to go yet will still evolve gracefully over the following