The Hilt Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2023 South African Red Sylvain Pataille is one of

Sylvain Pataille is one of the new breed of winemakers who first achieved the highest level of technical training before beginning to craft his own wines

even going as far as not declaring a vintage

all farmed biodynamically

Audeant - May they dare

and seamless on the palate

The Hilt Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2023 South African Red Sylvain Pataille is one ofBentrock Vineyard Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) is a compelling coastal Chardonnay that balances richness and precision with remarkable finesse. It opens with expressive aromas of white peach, lemon curd, nectarine, honeysuckle, and chamomile, layered with hints of toasted brioche, vanilla bean, and crushed seashell minerality. The palate is broad and textural, showing generous stone fruit and citrus oil framed by vibrant acidity and a firm mineral