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Hilliard Bruce Vineyards
| Owner(s) | John Hilliard |
| Web site | www.hilliardbruce.com |
| Link to this site |
A 21-acre vineyard planted beginning in 2004 to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The vineyard is located on Highway 246 directly across from Dos Hermanas Vineyard (formerly Ashley's). Planted to 17.5 acres of Calera, Pommard, 115, 667, 777 and 828, 2,420 vines per acre. Yields are very low (1lb per vine in 2010). Certified Sustainable by SIP. The vineyard is meticulously farmed by owner John Hilliard and noted viticulturist Jeff Newton.
The estate Pinot Noir was first offered in 2008. Consulting winemaker is Paul Lato. The wine is sold primarily online through the website and via a mailing list.
Articles About Hilliard Bruce Vineyards
Reviewed Wines
2010 Hilliard Bruce Sun Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., 600 cases,
$55. Can’t get Paul Lato Wines? Try Hilliard Bruce where Paul is the consulting
winemaker. The wines are not identical to Paul’s but his imprint is evident.
Hilliard Bruce planted 21 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on 101 acres
starting in 2004. The vineyards are Certified Sustainable and are located off
highway 246 near Clos Pepe and directly across 246 from Dos Hermanas
Vineyard (formerly Ashley’s). Aged in 50% new French oak barrels for 16
months.
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This wine is beautifully composed offering enticing aromas of ripe
black cherries, dark berries and cardamom spice, and luscious flavors of the
same fruits with added notes of plum, cola and vanilla. Moderately rich with
tannins that threaten to take over now but tend to mellow over time in the glass. The silky texture is very
seductive. This wine is still a bit closed and will benefit from a few more years in the cellar. Very good.
Reviewed October 26, 2012
ARTICLE »
2010 Hilliard Bruce Sun Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., 600 cases, $55. Can’t get Paul Lato Wines? Try Hilliard Bruce where Paul is the consulting winemaker. The wines are not identical to Paul’s but his imprint is evident. Hilliard Bruce planted 21 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on 101 acres starting in 2004. The vineyards are Certified Sustainable and are located off highway 246 near Clos Pepe and directly across 246 from Dos Hermanas Vineyard (formerly Ashley’s). Aged in 50% new French oak barrels for 16 months. · This wine is beautifully composed offering enticing aromas of ripe black cherries, dark berries and cardamom spice, and luscious flavors of the same fruits with added notes of plum, cola and vanilla. Moderately rich with tannins that threaten to take over now but tend to mellow over time in the glass. The silky texture is very seductive. This wine is still a bit closed and will benefit from a few more years in the cellar. Very good. Reviewed October 26, 2012 ARTICLE »
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