The Hilt, Old Guard Pinot Noir Size:6x750ml The family owns 400 acres

The family owns 400 acres

A more elegant nose speaks of cool and refined aromas of plum

saline finish

almost understated finish in context of the growing season

Produced the very first year that Bruno Borie took over management of the estate

The Hilt, Old Guard Pinot Noir Size:6x750ml The family owns 400 acresAnother 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