The Hilt Estate Chardonnay 2021

James Okafor — Best Chardonnay I've had this year

10/10

I'm working my way through different Californian Chardonnays and this is top of the list so far. Everything is just in balance — the fruit, the acidity, nothing overpowers anything else. The finish lingers in this really satisfying way that keeps you sipping. Yes it's £56 but honestly it drinks like something more expensive.

Marcus Blackwell — Seriously impressive white

9/10

Picked this up for my wife's birthday dinner and wow. Really aromatic straight away, didn't need to sit around waiting for it to open up. Light and refreshing at 12% but somehow still has loads going on. We demolished the bottle before the main course even arrived.

Tariq Hassan — Great with fish, great without

8/10

Had this with grilled sea bass and it was perfect — the acidity cuts right through. Also had a glass on its own the next day and it held up just as well. Clean finish that doesn't hang around too long. Would happily buy again.