Hanzell Vineyards

Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

9.2548 ratings
9.2165 pro ratings
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Industrialist James D. Zellerbach acquired the 200 acre Hanzell estate on the Mayacamas slopes in 1948, in 1952 he planted 2 acres of Pinot Noir and 4 acres of Chardonnay on the site. Aromas of red fruits and floral scents with notes of cola and tea. On the palate flavors of cherry, dried raspberry, brewed tea and cola with floral and spicy notes. Smooth tannins, long finish, great balance, ending with earthy mineral tones. Something Special from the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Western Hemisphere.

Industrialist James D. Zellerbach acquired the 200 acre Hanzell estate on the Mayacamas slopes in 1948, in 1952 he planted 2 acres of Pinot Noir and 4 acres of Chardonnay on the site. Aromas of red fruits and floral scents with notes of cola and tea. On the palate flavors of cherry, dried raspberry, brewed tea and cola with floral and spicy notes. Smooth tannins, long finish, great balance, ending with earthy mineral tones. Something Special from the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Western Hemisphere.

May 24th, 2023
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Birth year Hanzell. Still a baby. Dried raspberry, wild herbs, birch.

Birth year Hanzell. Still a baby. Dried raspberry, wild herbs, birch.

May 21st, 2023
Jake Hajer

Needs time.

Needs time.

Jan 10th, 2023
Vino Kaela

Way too young. Tight red fruit but this wine has so much potential. Even though it’s a little one noted in its youth this wine has intensity, balance and loads of potential!

Way too young. Tight red fruit but this wine has so much potential. Even though it’s a little one noted in its youth this wine has intensity, balance and loads of potential!

Mar 29th, 2022
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

Showing some brick on the edge. Velvet tannins, savory herbs, and length. Holds up well.

Showing some brick on the edge. Velvet tannins, savory herbs, and length. Holds up well.

Aug 29th, 2020
Conrad Green

A nice nose but a bit hollow and shrill on the midpalate. Disappointing.

A nice nose but a bit hollow and shrill on the midpalate. Disappointing.

Sep 21st, 2019
Conrad Green

Nice enough. A little simple with a truncated finish.

Nice enough. A little simple with a truncated finish.

Sep 21st, 2019
Conrad Green

Fresher and brighter fruit. A hint of young cherry. Lighter in the palate with a sour cherry bite near the end.

Fresher and brighter fruit. A hint of young cherry. Lighter in the palate with a sour cherry bite near the end.

Sep 21st, 2019
Conrad Green

Gnarly NSG-like nose. Brooding and rich on the palate. Plummy fruit with hints of age. Excellent.

Gnarly NSG-like nose. Brooding and rich on the palate. Plummy fruit with hints of age. Excellent.

Sep 21st, 2019
Conrad Green

Plummy fruit. Intense midpalate.Slightly sour and abrupt at the end.

Plummy fruit. Intense midpalate.Slightly sour and abrupt at the end.

Sep 21st, 2019