2014 The Hilt Chardonnay Vanguard

Scheduled to be bottled in August, the 2014 Chardonnay Vanguard is the estate's younger vine release that sees aging in a mix of neutral and new oak. It's a serious, racy Chardonnay that displays lots of seashell and marine-like minerality, stone fruits, white flowers and toasty oak on the nose. These give way to a medium to full-bodied, tight and focused white that has a beautiful core of fruit, building richness and a great finish. This is a classic Chardonnay from this estate that will have 10-15 years of longevity.

Author: Jeb Dunnuck