Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2017 “Hamel Family Ranch” pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears, and perhaps some light signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe bramble fruit, black plum, tobacco, cigar box, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tan and medium+ acid. The texture is plush. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. A winsome wine. Drink now through 2032+?
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2017 “Hamel Family Ranch” pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears, and perhaps some light signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe bramble fruit, black plum, tobacco, cigar box, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tan and medium+ acid. The texture is plush. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. A winsome wine. Drink now through 2032+?
Aug 24th, 2024
Solid Cabernet Sauvignon but not worth $87. This is a very strong wine although all tannins are smooth now. Overpowering slightly sweet attack followed by classic but boring finish. Must be consumed with food, and it was especially a good match with Gruyère cheese it went well with steak.
Solid Cabernet Sauvignon but not worth $87. This is a very strong wine although all tannins are smooth now. Overpowering slightly sweet attack followed by classic but boring finish. Must be consumed with food, and it was especially a good match with Gruyère cheese it went well with steak.
Jan 5th, 2025
I recommend going to Hamel if you want the ultimate tasting, spendy yes but worth every dime of it….
I recommend going to Hamel if you want the ultimate tasting, spendy yes but worth every dime of it….
Jul 10th, 2024
Wine was given as part of a tasting event and it is delicious. Paired with jamon iberico and caramelized onion puffs which were perfect together. Garnet in color.
Wine was given as part of a tasting event and it is delicious. Paired with jamon iberico and caramelized onion puffs which were perfect together. Garnet in color.
Aug 21st, 2021
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
