Vanguard Pinot Noir 2015 The Hilt

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	The Hilt
Jaar	2015
Land	Verenigde Staten
Streek	Santa Barbara
Druif	Pinot Noir
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	-2030
Voorraad	57

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (94)

Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir Vanguard leaps from the glass with frisky Bing cherries, pomegranate and fresh cranberry notes plus hints of violets, cinnamon stick and fallen leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate gives a great intensity of crunchy, vibrant red berry flavors, framed by lovely ripe, grainy tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing long and perfumed.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

The 2015 Pinot Noir Vanguard comes from slightly younger vines and see a portion aged in new French oak. It's similarly colored to the Old Guard cuvée but offers more fruit and polish on the nose. Cassis, dried cranberries, dried flowers and hints of mint all emerge from this layered, beautifully concentrated, focused Pinot Noir that's slightly more approachable than the Old Guard cuvée, yet should be just as long lived. It needs 3-5 years of cellaring to show its true potential.

Farmed to “The Hilt,” these killer Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays are made by superstar winemaker Matt Dees. All these latest releases are going to benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age.

BOW (8.25)