The Hilt Vanguard Pinot Noir 2014 6-bottle-test slate-laden plots in the Bierzo

slate-laden plots in the Bierzo mountains

focussing on lifted aromatics and purity of flavours

Speaking of maturity

balanced tannins and persistent acidity

The Hilt Vanguard Pinot Noir 2014 6-bottle-test slate-laden plots in the BierzoEndowed 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