A coating of fine-grained tannin frames the finish as it tapers off

the 2021 is one of the best wines I have tasted from this site planted on decomposed granite over limestone in Lime Kiln Valley

Partly due to vine age but also possibly due to their location in the vineyard

Food Pairing: Lobster

It’s flat out gorgeous and exhibits notes of white flowers

2022 The Hilt Estate Pinot Noir Rousanne A coating of fine-grained tanninJust beginning to show its true colors. This one is very special. Classic state nose of black fruit, red cherry and tobacco. Bigger and broader and more generous than previous vintages due to naturally low yields, a perfectly warm vintage and increased concentration from fifteen year old vines. Supple and soft. Nothing out of place in this wine. It highlights the diatom structure with fine grain grit and forgiving, but long lasting tannins. Almost