Hanzell Vineyards
Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Silky with a little oak showing. Dill and lemon grass on the nose with plenty of black cherry, loganberry and Asian spice. Supple mid palate . Sappy
Silky with a little oak showing. Dill and lemon grass on the nose with plenty of black cherry, loganberry and Asian spice. Supple mid palate . Sappy
Apr 7th, 2019
Second winery on day two in Sonoma was Hanzell Vineyards with Whitney. Last wine was the Hanzell Pinot Noir, which is their flagship Pinot Noir bottling. All the fruit comes from three of their estate vineyards with an average age of 26 years; de Brye, Sessions and Ambassador's 1953 vineyards. This bottling is fermented for a five-day cold soak and 10% is whole cluster. Aged for 18 months in 63% new French oak barrels (60 gallon).
Medium garnet red with light ruby edges. Love the nose, like a true high-end Burgundian Pinot Noir. Layered with cedar, spices, sandalwood, raspberries, tobacco, purple flowers, white pepper and a touch of dark citrus. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Elegant yet balanced with cherries, red berries, spices, Provencal herbs and forest floor. Long and never-ending finish. Drink till 2035.
$$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $98.00.
Second winery on day two in Sonoma was Hanzell Vineyards with Whitney. Last wine was the Hanzell Pinot Noir, which is their flagship Pinot Noir bottling. All the fruit comes from three of their estate vineyards with an average age of 26 years; de Brye, Sessions and Ambassador's 1953 vineyards. This bottling is fermented for a five-day cold soak and 10% is whole cluster. Aged for 18 months in 63% new French oak barrels (60 gallon).
Medium garnet red with light ruby edges. Love the nose, like a true high-end Burgundian Pinot Noir. Layered with cedar, spices, sandalwood, raspberries, tobacco, purple flowers, white pepper and a touch of dark citrus. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Elegant yet balanced with cherries, red berries, spices, Provencal herbs and forest floor. Long and never-ending finish. Drink till 2035.
$$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $98.00.
Loads of fresh cherries, vanilla, and cedar. Absolutely lovely. #hanzellvineyards #hanzellpinotnoir #sonomapinot #newworldpinot
Loads of fresh cherries, vanilla, and cedar. Absolutely lovely. #hanzellvineyards #hanzellpinotnoir #sonomapinot #newworldpinot
Dec 26th, 2019
An elegant Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Great aromas of red fruit, oak, and pie crust. At first taste, you are hit with a hint of fruit but really more mineral like tastes that suddenly are overtaken by tastes of strawberries, raspberries, butterscotch, and chocolate. The tannins are ultra-sleek and the acidity is perfect. A beautiful fruit filled finish with some floral overtones. A very nice old world style California Pinot.
An elegant Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Great aromas of red fruit, oak, and pie crust. At first taste, you are hit with a hint of fruit but really more mineral like tastes that suddenly are overtaken by tastes of strawberries, raspberries, butterscotch, and chocolate. The tannins are ultra-sleek and the acidity is perfect. A beautiful fruit filled finish with some floral overtones. A very nice old world style California Pinot.
Jan 26th, 2019
One of my favorite Pinots made in the Burgundy style. Aromas are amazing blends of dried cherry, BlackBerry, orange peel, pipe tobacco, cedar, and cardamom. Clean and silky on the palate with red fruit, fine tannins, and great toasty finish
One of my favorite Pinots made in the Burgundy style. Aromas are amazing blends of dried cherry, BlackBerry, orange peel, pipe tobacco, cedar, and cardamom. Clean and silky on the palate with red fruit, fine tannins, and great toasty finish
Sep 22nd, 2018
Jammy. Smooth finish.
(Paired w/9th course at Alinea.)
Jammy. Smooth finish.
(Paired w/9th course at Alinea.)
A touch earthy, Burgundian. Nice
A touch earthy, Burgundian. Nice
May 29th, 2017Very young and needing to develop. But delicious. High acidity and strong tannins with low residual sugar. Strong cherries and raspberries. Yum!
Very young and needing to develop. But delicious. High acidity and strong tannins with low residual sugar. Strong cherries and raspberries. Yum!
May 10th, 2017