The Hilt, Old Guard Pinot Noir other_regions_italy Dry finish

Dry finish

intense and well-detailed middle weight flavors that are quite saline in character

airy and pure aromas of red berries

There’s a nice touch of acidity

The Hilt, Old Guard Pinot Noir other_regions_italy Dry finishAnother 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