The Hilt Vanguard Pinot Noir 2015 is a stunning Pinot Noir from the prestigious and uprising region, Sta. Rita Hills, in the Santa Ynez Valley. The 2015 vintage has scored 94 pts by Jeb Dunnuck, by Wine Enthusiast, and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate!
The Hilt winery belongs to the well-known family that includes the legendary Screaming Eagle and Jonata Winery. Its vineyards are divided into three different plots, Bentrock, Radian, and Puerta del Ma but they also work closely with some of the region's collaborating growers. According to winemaker Matt Dees, these vineyards are the worst for the vinegrower but the best for the winemaker because the strong winds, maritime climate, and dry soils harden the vine and give extremely low yields.
For The Hilt "Vanguard" Pinot Noir 2015, the grapes come from the vineyards of Bentrock, Radian, Sanford, and Benedict, aged 8-44 years old. The wine ferments and ages in French oak barrels, 35% new, for at least 12 months.
Complex and juicy, this Pinot Noir will impress you.
