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The Hilt

The Vanguard Chardonnay

9.15 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

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The HiltSanta Barbara County, Central CoastChardonnay
Top Notes For
Lee Pitofsky
9.3

Winery owned by same majority owner of Screaming Eagle and Bonneau du Martray. A pleasant surprise at age 14, still incredibly fresh with a Burgundian flair and toasty reduction. Fleshes out gaining weight and detail with air. Most definitely drinks above its price point.

Winery owned by same majority owner of Screaming Eagle and Bonneau du Martray. A pleasant surprise at age 14, still incredibly fresh with a Burgundian flair and toasty reduction. Fleshes out gaining weight and detail with air. Most definitely drinks above its price point.

Feb 20th, 2026
Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

8.5

Snore. Sorry, just not a CA chard guy, usually

Snore. Sorry, just not a CA chard guy, usually

Mar 16th, 2016
Jordan Kerner
9.2

Jordan had this 9 years ago

Jordan had this 9 years ago

May 20th, 2017
Michael Kumar
9.3

Michael had this 11 years ago

Michael had this 11 years ago

Jul 31st, 2015
Andrew Slabin
9.0

Andrew had this 11 years ago

Andrew had this 11 years ago

Jun 12th, 2015