The rum barrels impart a distinctive sweetness onto the spirit
with a fragrant nose cut with cardamom
structured and burly in character now
this wine is balanced and finesseful on the palate with our usual firm acidity
and enough tannic structure and acidity to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age
2022 The Hilt Estate Syrah [JS96][V96][JD93] Subregion_Cote Chalonnaise The rum barrels impart aProducer: The Hilt Region: Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California Varietal: Syrah Year: 2022 James Suckling, 96 Points "So aromatic and flavorful, and so firm, textural, earthy and peppery on the palate. Tightly layered, firmly tannic, trim and light bodied. White pepper, raw beef, saline and mineral accents. Nearly untouched regarding sulfites. Drinkable now, but best from 2030." Vinous, 96 Points "The 2022 Syrah Estate is