The Hilt Vanguard Pinot Noir 2014 6-bottle-test A cool fermentation took place

A cool fermentation took place thereafter in a stainless steel tank lasting about two weeks and monitored daily

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

Overall the lasting impression is of elegance and great delicacy with juicy acidity leaving a most satisfying mouth feel

Speaking of maturity

focussing on lifted aromatics and purity of flavours

The Hilt Vanguard Pinot Noir 2014 6-bottle-test A cool fermentation took placeEndowed 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