The Hilt Vanguard Pinot Noir 2014 6-bottle-test and this wine is correspondingly

and this wine is correspondingly built for early drinking with friends in casual settings

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

balanced tannins and persistent acidity

Grapes sourced from the southwest-facing slopes of the village of Montagna in Alto Adige receive ample sun and contribute ripe yet fresh citrus and pear fruit

The Hilt Vanguard Pinot Noir 2014 6-bottle-test and this wine is correspondinglyEndowed 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