The Hilt Vanguard Pinot Noir 2014 6-bottle-test Speaking of maturity

Speaking of maturity

The overall grape quality was said to be very good and the vines produced small grape clusters that were high in sugar concentration with a good phenolic maturation

Quite tight at the moment

Enjoy with seafood like freshly seared scallops

The Silvanus Edicion Limitada is a special bottling of A&M’s flagship wine made with fruit from an 80-year-old vineyard

The Hilt Vanguard Pinot Noir 2014 6-bottle-test Speaking of maturityEndowed with a nose that is brooding, dark and seductive. Floral with strong notes of black plum and black tea. Palate surprises with its graceful attack. Crunchy and herbal with sumptuous blackberry and English Breakfast tea. Slides across the palate with fruit and smoke. Refined and gentle tannins on the tongue are ushered out by a gentle push of sweet red fruit. A ponderous wine with elegance and so many dimensions. Full of pleasure immediately out