White
Hildegard
Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Pinot Gris · Pinot Blanc · Aligoté
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Santa Maria Valley
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled fish · roast chicken · salad with citrus fruits · grilled shrimp · soft cheeses
Rated vintages
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2021
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2020
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2016
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2015
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201494 pts
Based on a blend from the era of Charlemagne, Jim Clendenen's annual combination of 50% Pinot Gris, 40% Pinot Blanc and 10% Aligoté aged in all new oak shows intriguing smoked stone fruit, sea salt, buttered toast with orange marmalade and a touch of crème brûlée on the deliciou…
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2013
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201292 pts
Jim Clendenen may be the only West Coast vintner making this blend of 50% Pinot Gris, 40% Pinot Blanc and 10% Aligoté, but more should copy. Aromas of musk melon, orange rose petals, crushed chalk and candied peaches lead into a palate powered by sea salt-laced nectarines, ripe…