Join us for an exclusive lunch experience celebrating The Hilt Estate and its acclaimed vineyards, Bentrock and Radian. Clinging to the southwest edge of the Sta. Rita Hills, shaped by near constant Pacific winds, and sustained by ancient marine soils, Bentrock and Radian Vineyards have steadily gained reputations as elite sites for pinot noir and chardonnay. In the ten years since they were acquired by The Hilt Estate, the production and farming team lead by Matt Dees have pushed these rugged and extreme sites to new levels of quality, producing some of the most exciting singular expression pinot noirs and chardonnays in the world. This gathering offers a "deep dive" into the unique terroir, winemaking philosophy and exceptional wines that define these iconic Sta. Rita Hills sites.
Menu
Welcome Pour:
2020 The Hilt Estate Sparkling
First Course:
Heritage Beet Salad
Goat Cheese, Panna Co9a, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Watercress, Tangerine Vinaigre9e
2021 The Hilt Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 The Hilt Radian Vineyard Chardonnay
Second Course:
Grilled Salmon
Celeriac Puree, Pistachio Crust, Wilted Savoy Spinach, Cherry Gastrique
2021 The Hilt Bentrock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 The Hilt Radian Vineyard Pinot Noir
Third Course:
California Cheese Plate
Purple Haze, Cypress Grove; Chimney Rock, Cowgirl Creamery; Bixby Bu9erkase, Stepladder Ranch & Creamery
Cherry Preserves, Lavender Pickled Blueberries, Rosemary Crisp
2023 The Hilt Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard “Red Earth Blocks” (Unreleased)
2023 The Hilt Pinot Noir Radian Vineyard “Mountain Spring Block” (Unreleased)