The Hilt Vanguard Chardonnay 2016 Coonawarra 95/100 International Wine Challenge -

95/100 International Wine Challenge - UK - 2025

As expected

mellowed by notes of toasted brioche and vanilla on the finish

old wood-matured Chenin

charcoal and fertile loam

The Hilt Vanguard Chardonnay 2016 Coonawarra 95/100 International Wine Challenge -95 100 Jeb Dunnuck, Jebdunnuck. com The 2016 Chardonnay Vanguard comes from some of the younger vines and sees more new oak, with the goal of making a distinctly different wine than the Old Guard release. Despite the new barrels, you wouldnt know it by tasting the wine, which offers classic notes of citrus blossom, buttered toast, spice, and crushed mint. With medium to full bodied richness, a layered, seamless texture, no hard edges, and vibrant