2018 The Hilt Old Guard Pinot Noir

Floral, dark and earth-driven. Lifted green herbs and dried rose petals. Classic Old Guard notes of dried tobacco, black pepper, mushroom, and clove. Voluptuous black fruit expands on the attack as it comes to the forefront alongside the sapid and mouthwateringly herbal stem-driven structure. Buoyed by stunning inner perfume. So floral and so structured. Graced with succulent tannins that leads to a long, resinous, and ultimately delicious finish. The ultimate pinot noir lovers’ bottle as it speaks to all that is beguiling and mystifying about this special grape: earth, fruit and flower. - Matt Dees, Winemaker

96 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous | 95+ Points Jeb Dunnuck, Jebdunnuck.com