- Practicing Organic
- 100% Chardonnay
- William Hines Vineyard (Sta. Rita Hills AVA)
- Planted in 2017
- North-facing site, in the northeastern edge of the appellation
- One of the few vineyard sites in Sta. Rita Hills AVA to be planted on Limestone
- Indigenous yeast fermentation in 1500L foudre and 500L barrel
- Aged 10 months 25% new oak, the rest neutral, 8 months in stainless steel tank
- 246 cases produced
- 13% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sta. Rita Hills
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-SDH-37-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2024-10-30
"Fabulously layered, creamy, delicate and mellow, with honey, almond, chalk and macadamia nut flavors on a rich texture, ending with a long, lacy finish. An indulgent, mouth-coating wine that doesn't get heavy. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-07-30
"The 2022 Chardonnay William Hines is a terrific debut from this young site in the Sta. Rita Hills. It impresses with its energy and cut, revealing nicely delineated notes of citrus peel, white pepper, white flowers and a touch of oak. The Hines Chardonnay is very fine, but it will be even better as the vines get older."
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-10-10
"From a newer site that winemaker Sashi Moorman helped plan, the 2022 Chardonnay William Hines Vineyard comes from a north-facing section planted to Clone 76. The nose leads with a pleasing combination of intensely focused, smoky, saline notes against a backdrop of toasty richness. The palate is less intensely focused than the nose, highlighting a round, stone-fruited texture propped up with a balancing spine of acidity."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2025-05-31
"Sleek and mouthwatering in its intensity, with spice accents. Shows touches of cardamom and candied ginger that complement the white peach, apricot, apple and citrus notes. A lovely harmony emerges on the finish, with details of green tea and lemon basil that linger. Drink now. 246 cases made."