2018 The Hilt Vanguard Pinot Noir

Explosively fruit driven and brooding. Red, black, and green with fresh blackberry, red cherry and mint. Powerful and dense mid-palate with fresh Mission fig, black cherry, black plum skin, and sage. High toned cranberry and well-steeped black tea. Texturally seamless by design. Towering version. Creamy and defined by purity. Everything is in the right place in the 2018. Will expand and delight with time in the cellar. Welcome hints of green herbs and dark spice on the dynamic and structurally impressive finish. - Matt Dees, Winemaker

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