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Key figures
- Grape variety: Pinot Noir
- Vintage: 2021
- Sweetness: Dry
- Alcohol content: 14.0 % vol.
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Allergens: Sulfites
- Country of origin: California (USA)
- Region of origin: Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley Ava
Description
The Bentrock Pinot Noir 2021 from The Hilt Estate comes from one of the most renowned single vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills in California. The Bentrock Vineyard is located just a few kilometers from the Pacific Ocean and is one of the coolest and windiest vineyards in the region. These special conditions give the wine exceptional freshness, precision, and mineral tension. The Hilt stands for terroir-driven wines with clear origins and a style that always prioritizes elegance over sheer power.
The 2021 vintage presents itself as profound, focused, and remarkably complex. Instead of opulent fruit or excessive concentration, the Bentrock Pinot Noir relies on structure, finesse, and an expression of its origin. The cool location lends the wine impressive tension and precision, while its fine texture ensures elegance and harmony. It is precisely this combination of freshness, depth, and Burgundian allure that makes it particularly captivating.
The aging process is carried out with great care and supports the wine's complexity without overshadowing the characteristics of the site. This results in a Pinot Noir with exceptional balance, delicate minerality, and a long, complex finish, impressively reflecting the class of the Bentrock Vineyard and the signature of The Hilt Estate.
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