The Hilt Radian Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023Set at the far western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills, Radian Vineyard is shaped less by warmth than by resistance wind, cold, slope, and soil constantly working against ease. Farming here is not about coaxing generosity, but about preserving definition. The result is Pinot Noir that feels intentional from the start: restrained, linear, and unmistakably site driven. The 2023 Radian Pinot Noir reflects that discipline with striking clarity. Aromatically,

it’s medium-bodied and energetic

the Master Blender has always been the person held in the highest esteem at the distillery

Chardonnay

The long finish lets the fruit play out

California Pinot could be amazing

citrus oil and a faint herbal whisper

from simple fare to delicacy

what you really want is to be invited to Sunday dinner

There are many Brunello producers now

This wine is so Puligny-like – meaning smoke

5% Cabernet Franc

ensures the Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve a deliciously sophisticated harmony