The Hilt, Old Guard Chardonnay Vintage:2010 and the 2013 Barolo Riserva

and the 2013 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a true standout in the appellation

A more deeply pitched nose combines notes of dark berries with those of floral

This should repay a few years of keeping as it will need time to unwind

The rich and nicely voluminous middle weight flavors exude a bracing minerality on the refined

leather and tar flavors grace the palate

The Hilt, Old Guard Chardonnay Vintage:2010 and the 2013 Barolo Riserva(55% fruit from Sanford & Benedict vineyard and 45% from Solomon Hills vineyard), Pale gold. Musky, heady aromas of yellow plum, poached pear, lemon pith and iodine. Pliant and creamy in texture, with a restrained sweetness to its deep orchard and citrus fruit flavors. Finishes spicy and long, with a smoky mineral nuance adding bite. Josh Raynolds