The Hilt

The Vanguard Pinot Noir

9.07 ratings
8.71 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
Top Notes For
Guy Fiore

Not too acidic. Very nice tho. Dark cherries. Maybe some tobacco leaf, smokey finish. Fairly long finish.

Not too acidic. Very nice tho. Dark cherries. Maybe some tobacco leaf, smokey finish. Fairly long finish.

May 13th, 2016
Carol Kellett

This 2010 is my favorite wine of the evening. Beautiful on the palate. Well balanced, silky smooth.

This 2010 is my favorite wine of the evening. Beautiful on the palate. Well balanced, silky smooth.

Oct 15th, 2015
Michael Horkay

Heres a monster. This wine rocked. From the famous Sanford and Benedict vineyard and at the top of the hill this Pinot was a surprise in a flight of more famous wines. Sautéed mushroom forest floor crack was beautiful mid palate and beyond. Gorgeous effort.

Heres a monster. This wine rocked. From the famous Sanford and Benedict vineyard and at the top of the hill this Pinot was a surprise in a flight of more famous wines. Sautéed mushroom forest floor crack was beautiful mid palate and beyond. Gorgeous effort.

Oct 15th, 2015
Heidi Scheid

Dark color, black fruit, juicy, moderate tannins, extracted style

Dark color, black fruit, juicy, moderate tannins, extracted style

Aug 24th, 2014
Rikki Iglesias

Rikki had this 10 years ago

Rikki had this 10 years ago

Oct 27th, 2014
Rick Smith

Rick had this 9 years ago

Rick had this 9 years ago

Oct 24th, 2015
Vasudev Vadlamudi

Vasudev had this 9 years ago

Vasudev had this 9 years ago

Jan 14th, 2015