{"title":"(6\/26) Taste Screaming Eagle's 99-Point Jonata \u0026 The Hilt","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jonatalasangresyrah10-w","title":"Jonata \"La Sangre de Jonata\" Syrah 2022 (Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, California) - [VM 97] [JD 96] [WA 95]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Jonata winery takes its name from the 1845 Spanish land grant, Rancho San Carlos de Jonata, as well as the Chumash word for “live oak” or “tall oak.” The Estate vineyard was planted in 2000 in the Southwest corner of what would become the Ballard Canyon Appellation in 2013. The terroir of Jonata property is unique to this site, comprised of eight hundred feet deep Careaga sands. These sands are extremely calcareous, retain almost no water and are virtually devoid of nutrients. In fact, these soils are so poor and the site so unique that the property was thought to be unfit for grape growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 'desafio' (defiance) of this conception, vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano hedged his bets and planted the eighty acres of vineyards to a potpourri of different grape varietals. The original planting was made with Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Syrah and, more recently, Grenache and Viognier — the Grenache was later ripped out and replaced with Petit Syrah. Today there are only twenty acres of Cabernet Franc and nine acres of Merlot in the entire Ballard Canyon Appellation, so to say that Jonata was bucking the trends would be an understatement to say the least!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from the Jonata Estate in Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, and the blend is almost entirely Syrah, with a smidge of Viognier in the classic Northern Rhone style. After fermentation, the wine is aged in 30% new French oak, with the remaining 70% neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2022 La Sangre de Jonata is now mostly sourced from own-rooted vines. A stellar wine, the 2022 races across the palate, showing exceptional textural intensity and mind-blowing balance. Inky red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, menthol, licorice and plum infuse the 2022 with captivating depth and dimension. The long, sustained finish adds to the wine’s allure.” – Antonio Galloni (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2022 La Sangre De Jonata is just about all Syrah yet includes 3% Petite Sirah and 2% Viognier. This deep purple-hued beauty boasts a gorgeous nose of blackberries, darker raspberries, sage, violets, and ground pepper. Medium to full-bodied and incredibly well-balanced, with building yet fine tannins, it's a more elegant and seamless expression of the cuvée yet still brings incredible richness, flawless integration of its fruit, tannins, and acidity, and a great finish. Drink bottles any time over the coming 10-15 years.” (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The high point of the vintage for Jonata, the 2022 La Sangre de Jonata is a blend of 95% Syrah, 3% Petite Sirah and 2% Viognier and features a higher proportion of own-rooted vines than in previous years. It opens on an introverted note, slowly unwinding a dramatically dark and spice-laden bouquet of cardamom, cracked pepper, black licorice and camphor aromas with its classically dark-fruited core. Despite the outsized concentration that typically defines this wine, the palate remains taut and focused as it transitions into a burly, assertive finish lifted by a surprising and refreshing sense of buoyancy.” – Matthew Luczy (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872937291935,"sku":"10JWSAN75-1","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/sangre.png?v=1760364780"},{"product_id":"jonata-cabernet-sauvignon-defiance-2022-santa-ynez-valley-california-vm-97-jd-96","title":"Jonata \"El Desafio\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, California) - [VM 97] [JD 96] [DM 96] [WA 94+]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Jonata winery takes its name from the 1845 Spanish land grant, Rancho San Carlos de Jonata, as well as the Chumash word for “live oak” or “tall oak.” The Estate vineyard was planted in 2000 in the Southwest corner of what would become the Ballard Canyon Appellation in 2013. The terroir of Jonata property is unique to this site, comprised of eight hundred feet deep Careaga sands. These sands are extremely calcareous, retain almost no water and are virtually devoid of nutrients. In fact, these soils are so poor and the site so unique that the property was thought to be unfit for grape growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 'desafio' (defiance) of this conception, vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano hedged his bets and planted the eighty acres of vineyards to a potpourri of different grape varietals. The original planting was made with Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Syrah and, more recently, Grenache and Viognier — the Grenache was later ripped out and replaced with Petit Syrah. 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Classic Desafio notes of mint, dark chocolate, and lavender. Core of Luxardo cherry. Herbal and cooling. A loud and proud voice, but also still relatively calm and elegant, with stunning balance between fruit, freshness, and tannin. This will be a wine that brings pleasure for decades to come, but I love it today for its exuberance and indefatigable charm.\" - Matt Dees, Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 El Desafio de Jonata is another seriously beautiful, vivid wine from Jonata. Vibrant red-toned fruit, spice, cedar, tobacco and orange peel all open in the bouquet. On the palate, the 2022 is quite a bit more reticent. That's probably a good thing for its long-term prospects. I would not plan on opening a bottle anytime soon.\" - Antonio Galloni (Aug 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated release from this team, the 2022 El Desafio De Jonata is based on 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot brought up all in French oak. Its deep ruby hue is followed by a perfumed nose of red, blue, and black fruits as well as spring flowers, spicy oak, and leafy herbs. A more medium to full-bodied, seamless, elegant expression of the cuvée, it has terrific balance, fine, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's already hard to resist yet should have 15+ years of overall longevity.\" (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brilliant intensity in colour with an opaque ruby hue, El Desafio de JONATA is understated in its elegance. Crème de cassis, notes of cigarbox and star anise on the nose. 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This is an excellent showing considering the vintage, and I suspect it will harmonize after a bit more time in the cellar to soften its tannin structure.” – Matthew Luczy (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52613206901101,"sku":null,"price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/jondesaf.png?v=1760260822"},{"product_id":"jonata-flor-sauvignon-blanc-2022-ballard-canyon-california-jd-94-vm-94","title":"Jonata \"Flor\" Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, California) - [JD 94] [VM 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Jonata winery takes its name from the 1845 Spanish land grant, Rancho San Carlos de Jonata, as well as the Chumash word for “live oak” or “tall oak.” The Estate vineyard was planted in 2000 in the Southwest corner of what would become the Ballard Canyon Appellation in 2013. 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Great horizontal push and expansion. Dusted with fine grained tannins and built around a core of bracing acidity that combine heroically to push the fruit further and further. An extrovert in 2022, but fair to say that this is still holding a number of cards close to the chest. There is a lot to discover and uncover here in the years to come. A recent revisit to the 2005 Flor gave us some eye-opening perspective on the ageing potential of our single sandy parcel sauvignon blanc.\u003c\/span\u003e\" - Matt Dees, Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rocking Bordeaux Blanc-like notes of crushed citrus, pineapple, honeyed flower, and sweet mint all emerge from the 2022 Flor, a medium-bodied, concentrated, balanced white that has terrific purity of fruit, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. A blend of 85% sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon, it's perfect for drinking over the coming 4-6 years, if not longer.” (Aug 2024))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2022 Flor, Jonata's blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sémillon, is rich and expansive in the glass. Citrus peel, chamomile, dried flowers and spice reveal themselves with a bit of time in the glass. Saline notes appear with more air. All the elements are so well balanced in this hugely distinctive white.\" – Antonio Galloni (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52613495357805,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Joflor.png?v=1760276204"},{"product_id":"the-hilt-jonata-estate-chardonnay-2023-santa-rita-hills-california-js-94-vm-93-jd-91","title":"The Hilt by Jonata Estate Chardonnay 2023 (Santa Rita Hills, California) - [JS 94] [VM 93] [WA 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFrom the same proprietors as Jonata, The Hilt was founded in 2008 as a separate winery focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. In 2014, the Rancho Salsipuedes estate was purchased and a new, permanent home for The Hilt was found. Outside of Salsipuedes, The Hilt also sources old-vine fruit from the marled soils of Sanford and Benedict and the loamy sandy soils of Solomon Hills in the Santa Maria Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Matt Dees is very much in charge of the entire process, from vine to bottle. He's passionate about the rugged terrains and an enthusiast of the art of blending. As of 2014, he abolished the use of herbicides and pesticides in Rancho Salsipuedes and established his own farming parameters for the vineyards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hilt Estate Chardonnay is made up of fruit from the three maritime influenced vineyards in the southwest corner of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation: Radian and Bentrock. The vines range in age between 8 and 44 years old and grow on diatomatious earth and loamy sandy. They are pressed and fermented a combination of roughly 40% new French Oak barrels, nearly half used French oak, and the remaining in stainless steel. The wine undergoes 30% malolactic fermentation with no stirring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTruly brimming with fruit: crunchy nectarine to dried mango. Peach nectar with lovely toasty notes. Expansive and wonderfully generous for a young Hilt Estate Chardonnay. Classic notes of Bentrock with apricot, brioche, and subtle chamomile alongside the fresh and electric Radian notes of lime zest and sea salt. The best of both worlds. Elegant touch of reduction keeps the wine graceful and poised. Impressive in its breadth, length, and ample fruit. Mineral-laden and silky. Starfruit and vanilla bean; sweet cream and biscuits. Highlights the pure refrigerated sunshine that shone upon our vineyards in 2023. - Matt Dees, Winemaker \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sweet vanilla and woodsy spices on the nose before a generous, open-knit palate with a seam of acidity cutting through complex phenolics. Flavors of papaya, lemon curd, apple fritters and white flowers. Very textural on the palate and in the finish. Drink or hold.\" (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay Estate is a blend of Bentrock, Radian and Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict, three of the very finest sites in the region. The 2023 impresses with its perfectly integrated acidity right out of the gate. Taut, mineral-drenched citrus fruit and chalk run through a focused, driven, linear Chardonnay with great salty character and a supremely crisp. This is an excellent introduction to the range and the house style.\" – Billy Norris (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay Estate is a crystal-clear representation of the new Chardonnay approach at The Hilt, bursting from the glass with a quintessential bouquet of dried kelp, iodine, citrus rinds and green orchard fruits, supported by a pleasant, woody backdrop. Seamless and lively on the palate, it concludes with a lifted, subtly complex finish that lingers with pleasant phenolic grip and weightless density. It's primarily composed of fruit from Radian, followed by Bentrock and Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict.\" - Matthew Luczy (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Orchard fruits, minty herbs, crushed stone, and hints of salty sea breeze define the 2023 Chardonnay Hilt Estate, and it's medium-bodied, juicy, fresh, and focused, with nicely integrated acidity and a clean, classy finish. This is a beautiful base Chardonnay for readers looking to see what these wines are all about. Drink bottles over the coming 5-7 years. 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Outside of Salsipuedes, The Hilt also sources old-vine fruit from the marled soils of Sanford and Benedict and the loamy sandy soils of Solomon Hills in the Santa Maria Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Matt Dees is very much in charge of the entire process, from vine to bottle. He's passionate about the rugged terrains and an enthusiast of the art of blending. As of 2014, he abolished the use of herbicides and pesticides in Rancho Salsipuedes and established his own farming parameters for the vineyards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bentrock Vineyard is located in the Sta. Rita Hills and the Chardonnay vines are roughly 14 years old. The wines is aged 40% new French oak barrels, 60% once and twice used barrels for 11 months, followed by 5 months in stainless tank with full lees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBentrock is a vineyard of long, rolling hills and parcels that are protected from the rough maritime winds. Soils are poor and the temperature changes quickly from cold to warm. The wines are complex and opulent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Earthy, herbal, spice-driven and full of stone fruit. Early season nectarine, truffle honey and golden Russett apple. This has the consistent power and density that is a hallmark of this hallowed vineyard. Honeysuckle and white peach. Juicy Anjou pear alongside a savory and chalky structural backbone. Gunflint and a touch of vanilla bean alongside lifted jasmine and chervil. Packed with energy and still very early in development. Perhaps the most inward and age worthy Bentrock to date. Unfurls slowly in the glass giving glimpses of its future potential. The texture and silky sensuality of this wine become very clear on days 2 and 3.\" - Matt Dees, Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard is magnificent. Explosive in its aromatics and commanding in its presence, this is California Chardonnay at its most singular. Layers of spiced apple, white peach and almond oil mingle with edges of flint, chalk and crushed rocks, while a waxy undertone adds intrigue. For all its power, the 2023 retains laser-like cut, with statuesque, chiseled edges and Autobahn-worthy acceleration. It's a thrilling wine in every sense.” – Billy Norris (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Supple and seductive yet terrifically energetic and steely. Precise yet giving with ripe yellow apples, white flowers and an incisive spine of minerality. Complex phenolics and rich texture with savoriness through the long finish. Drink or hold.\" (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“My favorite of these recent releases from The Hilt is the 2023 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard, which perfectly encapsulates the maritime nature of the western Sta. Rita Hills. Dominated by crystalline aromas of citrus peels, green orchard fruits, oystershell and a subtle undercurrent of leesy breadth, the palate offers perfect equilibrium between seductive richness and striking focus. It concludes with an exhilarating finish that combines assertive, phenolic grip with slowly unfolding, broad, sophisticated layers propelled by vertical lift. In contrast to the beautiful expression from Radian, this offers slightly more textural generosity, making for a beautifully complete picture of contemporary California Chardonnay that evolves well into its second decade.\" - Matthew Luczy (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A slightly broader and more expansive release from this talented team, the 2023 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard reveals orchard fruits, honeyed flowers, and Meyer lemon, with chalky minerality and subtle oyster shell nuances. Medium-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it’s layered and seamless, with a brilliant White Burgundy character. It should drink well over the coming decade. 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Outside of Salsipuedes, The Hilt also sources old-vine fruit from the marled soils of Sanford and Benedict and the loamy sandy soils of Solomon Hills in the Santa Maria Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Matt Dees is very much in charge of the entire process, from vine to bottle. He's passionate about the rugged terrains and an enthusiast of the art of blending. As of 2014, he abolished the use of herbicides and pesticides in Rancho Salsipuedes and established his own farming parameters for the vineyards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Radian Vineyard is located in the Sta. Rita Hills and the Pinot Noir vines are 14 years old on average, coming mainly from blocks with the highest DE content. The wine ages in 90% neutral French oak barrels and 10% new French oak barrels for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadian is a breathtaking high-altitude vineyard where whipping winds and diatomaceous earth-based soils predominate. The yields are tiny offering intensely concentrated and laser focused wines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As always, this vineyard creates wines that are aromatic showstoppers. This wine is effusive with leather, black cherry, cured meat and fresh shaved black truffle. White pepper, olive tapenade and clove. Profound wine with tapestry of black fruit that surrounds the authentic and consistent dusting of Radian DE tannins. Ultrafine and dusty, these tannins linger and create a wonderful savory effect. Chicory and cured meat. Rose petal, blackberry and violets. As with the other finest vintages from this hallowed site, I could smell this wine all day. It shifts and changes color in the glass and reveals an ever-expanding panoply of exotic and mouthwatering nuances.\" - Matt Dees, Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 Pinot Noir Radian Vineyard is going to flirt with perfection and is an absolutely riveting Pinot Noir in the making. Coming from clearly one of the Grand Cru vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills, it has a beautiful nose of pure red and black fruits that turns more meaty, mineral-laced, and peppery with air. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, this beauty has a focused, elegant mouthfeel, flawless overall balance, and a great, great finish. It has the purity, as well as the suppleness, of the vintage, and I suspect it will shine with just short-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"So much energy and salt, anchoring forest fruit, boysenberries and crushed violets against a tug of earth. Mineral, filigreed and refined, this is capable of aging for decades yet provides tremendous short-term pleasure. Drink or hold.\" (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Within a remarkable set of wines, the 2023 Pinot Noir Radian Vineyard gets my nod as the most multidimensional wine in The Hilt's portfolio. While several wines in the lineup display oceanic, kelp and nori-like aromas, none render them with the exceptional purity and vivid nature displayed here. The palate continues this purity, combining outrageous density with a spry, silken texture, seamlessly slingshotting into a vibrant, staining and succulent finish that lingers endlessly, thanks to extraordinarily refined tannins and the site's ubiquitous soaring salinity. This is a reference point for the region and one that I am tremendously excited to follow in the cellar.\" - Matthew Luczy (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2023 Pinot Noir Radian Vineyard is explosive, expressive and deeply serious. It builds all the way from the first sip until long after it leaves the palate. Sneaky, integrated acids keep the train moving, but this is an inward, mineral-drenched wine with a brooding, youthful edge. Inky red fruit, spice, crushed rocks and lavender flesh out in a complex expression that will need considerable time to fill in completely. That said, it will certainly be worth the wait.\" - Billy Norris (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52613509644653,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/radianpn.png?v=1760278308"},{"product_id":"the-hilt-jonata-radian-vineyard-chardonnay-2023-santa-rita-hills-california-js-98-vm-95-wa-95-jd-95","title":"The Hilt by Jonata \"Radian Vineyard\" Chardonnay 2023 (Santa Rita Hills, California) - [JS 98] [VM 95+] [WA 95] [JD 95]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFrom the same proprietors as Jonata, The Hilt was founded in 2008 as a separate winery focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. In 2014, the Rancho Salsipuedes estate was purchased and a new, permanent home for The Hilt was found. Outside of Salsipuedes, The Hilt also sources old-vine fruit from the marled soils of Sanford and Benedict and the loamy sandy soils of Solomon Hills in the Santa Maria Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Matt Dees is very much in charge of the entire process, from vine to bottle. He's passionate about the rugged terrains and an enthusiast of the art of blending. As of 2014, he abolished the use of herbicides and pesticides in Rancho Salsipuedes and established his own farming parameters for the vineyards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Radian Vineyard is located in the Sta. Rita Hills and the vines are 14 years old on average. The wine ages in 85% neutral French oak barrels, 15% stainless steel barrels for 11 months, followed by 5 months in stainless tank with full lees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Agave, early apricot, challah and bergamot oil. Lemon verbena. Yellow and green vibes with absolute purity and precision. Still very taut and tense with energy pulsing throughout. Classic Radian lime juice and zest. Great verve and bite alongside inviting richness. Reticent and compact today but begins to open with time in the glass. Fresh and very fragrant. Turns to laser beam on finish with mouthwatering acidity and essence of orange oil. Doesn't seem to end. As always, one can taste the wind, the salt and the cold sunshine of the Radian Vineyard. Such a powerfully evocative wine. On day two and three, it is the length of this wine that the highlight.\" - Matt Dees, Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrushed oyster shells lend a saline note to the nose. On the palate, there’s a structural, finely tuned and persistent element to the yellow apples with lemon flesh and peel. The salinity sweeps back in on the nervy finish. The character of the site shines through. Drink or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\" (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Chardonnay Radian Vineyard absolutely brims with scintillating energy and vibrating tension. Linear and bracing, it pulses with lemon oil, oyster shell and white pepper, carried on a spine of chalky grip and saline acidity. Beneath its tightly wound frame lies immense, almost untamed phenolic power. Today, the Radian is wound incredibly tight, emanating subtle marine inflections that ripple across the palate. Time in the bottle will allow the 2023 to unclench its fists and relax its shoulders. I can't wait.\u003c\/span\u003e” – Billy Norris (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2023 Chardonnay Radian Vineyard is another fantastic example of The Hilt's recent gains in Chardonnay production, offering an electrifying expression of this modern classic Sta. Rita Hills site. Opening with a finessed, detailed bouquet of weightless oceanic aromas and citrus-driven lift, the palate is elastic, mouthwatering and succulent, its top-end clarity counterbalanced with a subtle, weightless breadth. It explodes into an unsurprisingly lively, long and vibrant finish that lingers with a mirror-like sheen.\" - Matthew Luczy (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay Radian Vineyard reveals apple and pear-like fruit intermixed with minty herbs, oyster shell, and ripe lemon zest. Tasting like a Grand Cru Chablis, it's medium-bodied, fresh, focused, and vibrant, with chiseled acidity and a great finish. Give it a year and drink over the following decade. 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Outside of Salsipuedes, The Hilt also sources old-vine fruit from the marled soils of Sanford and Benedict and the loamy sandy soils of Solomon Hills in the Santa Maria Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Matt Dees is very much in charge of the entire process, from vine to bottle. He's passionate about the rugged terrains and an enthusiast of the art of blending. As of 2014, he abolished the use of herbicides and pesticides in Rancho Salsipuedes and established his own farming parameters for the vineyards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pinot Noir is sourced from the most unique terroir of the Sta Rita Hills, the North-facing slope of the Santa Rosa road corridor. This hallowed ground, from west to east, includes some of the most important vineyards of the appellation: Radian and Bentrock. The vines age ranges between 8 and 44 years old and grows predominately on Diatomatious earth and loamy sand. Once harvested, the wine is cold-soaked for an average of 3 days and fermented 15% whole-cluster. It then ages for 10 months in 228L French Oak barrels, approximately 30% new, 70% neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bursting with black and red fruit that swirls around an exotic and lifted combination of spices. Green nori and savory notes. Cacao and cinnamon alongside dried porcini and pancetta. Sweet tobacco and black cherry. Like all of the beautiful 2023 wines, this is full of juicy and hydrated fruit. Hibiscus tea. Expansive and generous across the palate. Ripe red raspberry and tart black plum. Texturally silky and suave. Structurally fine and finessed. Long finish driven by plush dark fruit and dusty loam notes. All of the expressions from our diverse estate showing off their proud voices from a legendary vintage. It highlights the black, red, and green. Power and elegance. Push and pull. Tense and voluptuous. Captivating.\" - Matt Dees, Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A deep well of minerality and crunchiness marries forest fruit, plums and mixed cherries, showing star anise and seaweed through the saline finish. Unfurls with expressiveness and length. Drink or hold.\" (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Vivid ruby\/plum-hued and semi-opaque, the 2023 Pinot Noir Hilt Estate offers beautiful black raspberries, sappy, minty flowers, and spicy wood. It's medium-bodied, has a pure, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This strikes a good balance between richness and elegance and has solid tannins and outstanding length. Drink 2025-2033.\" (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Estate Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is a high-fidelity overview of three of the region's leading sites, composed around fruit from Radian, with Bentrock and Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict playing supporting roles. Classy and refined on the nose, a dark-fruited, herbal and nimble bouquet is followed by a suave, rich palate that retains vibrancy and striking clarity through the long, soaring finish.\" - Matthew Luczy (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Pinot Noir Estate consists of 56% Radian, 24% Bentrock and 20% Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict. It's a deep, layered wine but the overall impression is a little quiet today. Reticent dark fruit, leather, cedar and tobacco make for a brooding, inward wine with lots of structure and power. 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