The Hilt, Vanguard Pinot Noir other_regions_italy which I think remains one

which I think remains one of his best wines to day

indeed the word Zen describes the gorgeously well-balanced finish

(a monopole of the Domaine with 35+ year old vines and much rockier soil than Columbière - 100% new wood)

The 2008s had just been bottled when I tasted them in November 2011

The Hilt, Vanguard Pinot Noir other_regions_italy which I think remains one(made from fruit grown in the Sanford & Benedict and Bien Nacido vineyards; 45% new oak), Brilliant ruby red. Highly perfumed aromas of red and dark berry preserves and allspice, complicated by a sexy potpourri element. Shows very good clarity and lift on the palate, with strong mineral cut to its exotic raspberry and cherry cola flavors. Emphatically fruity and broad on the finish, which is nicely framed by smooth, slow building tannins. This suave