Hanzell Pinot Noir Sonoma Valley Ambassador's 1953 Vineyard 2020
$130
Very expressive, with a burst of pine, sous-bois and savory elements followed by more restrained bitter plum, bitter cherry and rose petal notes. Racy and youthfully taut, with a strong mineral edge adding cut and drive to the finish, but this comes full circle with an encore of mouthwatering fruit at the very end. Best from 2024 through 2036. 81 cases made.
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Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Jul 31, 2022
Primary Grape
Pinot Noir
This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and thin-skinned. The sites where it tends to thrive can experience tough growing conditions, which lead to more rigorous fruit selection and lower yields. This is one of the reasons that high-quality Pinot Noir often carries a higher price tag than other wines.
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Hanzell Pinot Noir Sonoma Valley Ambassador's 1953 Vineyard 2020
Very expressive, with a burst of pine, sous-bois and savory elements followed by more restrained bitter plum, bitter cherry and rose petal notes. Racy and youthfully taut, with a strong mineral edge adding cut and drive to the finish, but this comes full circle with an encore of mouthwatering fruit at the very end. Best from 2024 through 2036. 81 cases made.
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Jul 31, 2022
Primary Grape
Pinot Noir
This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and thin-skinned. The sites where it tends to thrive can experience tough growing conditions, which lead to more rigorous fruit selection and lower yields. This is one of the reasons that high-quality Pinot Noir often carries a higher price tag than other wines.
