The Hilt

The Old Guard Pinot Noir

9.44 ratings

9.61 pro ratings

Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

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9.6

Expressive floral, savory and mineral notes give the 2016 Pinot Noir Old Guard much of its super-distinctive personality. Hints of crushed rocks, graphite, blueberry and lavender develop in the glass. Above all else, though, the 2016 is a wine of structural intensity and persistence. I loved it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)

Expressive floral, savory and mineral notes give the 2016 Pinot Noir Old Guard much of its super-distinctive personality. Hints of crushed rocks, graphite, blueberry and lavender develop in the glass. Above all else, though, the 2016 is a wine of structural intensity and persistence. I loved it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)

Nov 29th, 2018

9.2

Excellent wine. Earthy and big. About as good as Pinot gets.

Excellent wine. Earthy and big. About as good as Pinot gets.

Apr 5th, 2021

9.2

Cherry raspberry vanilla and subtle earthiness. Great terrior.

Cherry raspberry vanilla and subtle earthiness. Great terrior.

Oct 6th, 2019

9.5

David had this 2 years ago

David had this 2 years ago

Feb 17th, 2022

9.4

David had this 3 years ago

David had this 3 years ago

Mar 27th, 2021

9.3

David had this 4 years ago

David had this 4 years ago

Oct 22nd, 2019

Kevin had this 4 years ago

Kevin had this 4 years ago

May 2nd, 2020