(89-92)/2013+

The 2001 Cote Rotie La Landonne reveals a roasted espresso character along with licorice

with singular aromas of cranberry sauce

with a backbone of acidity that lifts the wine up and makes it extremely long and persistent

The delicious and round flavors also display good punch that contrast somewhat with the youthfully austere and reasonably long finish

The Hilt, Old Guard Chardonnay Size:12x750ml (89-92)/2013+(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