The Hilt Estate Petillant Naturel 2021

From the same proprietors as Jonata, The Hilt was founded in 2008 as a separate winery focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. Bright, shocking pink. Ripe watermelon, pink grapefruit and white pepper. Yuzu. Under-ripe Gaviota strawberry and rhubarb. Pickled watermelon rind. Jicama. Camelia. Agave. Very floral and perfumed. Mouthwatering and salty. Sleek and suave. So bright and refreshing. Finishes clean and with great push.