2023 Hanzell Pinot Noir The Sessions SelectionVintage: 2023 Region: Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County Country: USA Winemaker Notes The 2023 Hanzell "The Sessions" Selection Pinot Noir is a delightful wine with a complex and inviting profile. The nose is rich with fresh and juicy dark cherry, blackberry, wild raspberry, and hints of orange peel, Bergamot tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and anise. On the palate, you'll find beautifully textured, fine tannins carrying flavors of dark cherry,

The brilliant acidity sends the wine singing high throughout its full and structured palate

Spots of Columbia River Basalt peak through the shallow to medium top soil laid over sedimentary deposits

The resulting Pinot Noir has enticing energy with pristine dark fruit

The flagship 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon ERA checks in as 88% Cabernet Sauvignon

These fields were replanted with various vines and classic grapes of Bordeaux clones

This recognition propelled him into the opportunity to work as a sommelier at Thomas Keller’s world-renowned The French Laundry in Yountville

and 15% Petit Verdot that was raised in 81% new French oak

bittersweet cocoa melding through the finish where a wiff of tobacco and grafite present

The comprehensive reconstruction of the fermenting room and cellar

Heidi Barrett

20% Mourvèdre

The Beckstoffer family arrived in the Napa Valley in 1975 and the young son of a future pioneer spent his days in the vineyards throughout every growing season