The Hilt, Old Guard Pinot Noir other_regions_italy it's pure class on the

it's pure class on the palate and has an ethereal texture

airy and pure aromas of red berries

There’s a nice touch of acidity

toast and earth jump from the glass

this wine can be drunk now or cellared for another 15-20 years

The Hilt, Old Guard Pinot Noir other_regions_italy it's pure class on theAnother compelling wine, the 2014 Pinot Noir Old Guard is weightless and gracious on the palate, with more aromatic lift and silkiness than the Vanguard. From a flavor perspective, the two wines aren't that different because Sanford & Benedict is at the heart of both. Instead, in 2014 the differences are mostly textural, with perhaps just a touch more finesse here. The 2014 is all Sanford & Benedict fruit, 82% Mt. Eden clone and 18% Gamay clone, done