The Hilt Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2019 rippon but Californian winemaker Chris Carpenter

but Californian winemaker Chris Carpenter is well schooled in the ways of the grape

L-P Ultra-Brut matches well with everything from fresh goat cheese to sushi

typical of Sanl̼car palomino - bracey

Eyes: Very fine strands of bubbles

The Hilt Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2019 rippon but Californian winemaker Chris CarpenterThis is definitely a new cult winery in the making with many of its wines already on allocation. Based in the Santa Rita Hills the estate wines come from plots in the southwestern corner of the estate. The Pinot Noir has a lovely savoury edge to it with notes of hedgerow berries, dried sage, rosemary and a hint of mint. On the palate these wild notes come through with a vibrant lift of red berries and wonderfully fine tannins.