ever-changing spectrum of flavors and a long

This too is excellent and a wine that should amply repay extended keeping

This is the first vintage of this wine under its new name

With founder Clive Paton

dark fruit with top notes of tobacco leaf

The Hilt, Vanguard Pinot Noir Vintage:2016 ever-changing spectrum of flavors and(made from fruit grown in the Sanford & Benedict and Bien Nacido vineyards; 45% new oak), Brilliant ruby red. Highly perfumed aromas of red and dark berry preserves and allspice, complicated by a sexy potpourri element. Shows very good clarity and lift on the palate, with strong mineral cut to its exotic raspberry and cherry cola flavors. Emphatically fruity and broad on the finish, which is nicely framed by smooth, slow building tannins. This suave