Hamel Family Wines

Hamel Family Ranch Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

9.327 ratings
9.45 pro ratings
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

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
Steve Mitchell

This Isthmus is a pleasure to drink.
For an added appreciation visit the winery for a tasting.

This Isthmus is a pleasure to drink.
For an added appreciation visit the winery for a tasting.

1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2018
Neal Ferry

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
Brian Rose

Extra delicious

Extra delicious

Sep 22nd, 2021
Allyson Dietz

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
Emily Anderson

Amazing wine. Enjoyed this zin with lomo saltado that my husband made tonight – awesome dinner!!

Amazing wine. Enjoyed this zin with lomo saltado that my husband made tonight – awesome dinner!!

Jan 16th, 2021
Brianne Mooney

From Jaimie for our wedding

From Jaimie for our wedding

Dec 19th, 2020
Steve Mitchell

Very nice blend. Purchased 4 years ago when we visited the tasting room and it has aged very nicely. GO BADGERS !

Very nice blend. Purchased 4 years ago when we visited the tasting room and it has aged very nicely. GO BADGERS !

Mar 4th, 2018
James Lee

Hamel Family Ranch 2012 100% cabernet sauvignon

Hamel Family Ranch 2012 100% cabernet sauvignon

Jul 28th, 2017
Rachel Krick

Great blends and great with a steak or pasta . Delicious!

Great blends and great with a steak or pasta . Delicious!

Nov 22nd, 2016