The Hilt, Old Guard Chardonnay Vintage:2010 This appears to have the

This appears to have the stuffing to allow the flavors and finish to flesh out as the wine ages though I doubt that it will ever be seductive

It is one of those rare Liracs that will age for 10-15 years

clay soils

with a creamy bead to the texture and a base note of minerality

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

The Hilt, Old Guard Chardonnay Vintage:2010 This appears to have the(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