
2021 Hanzell "Estate" Moon Mountain District Pinot Noir
95
James Suckling
Review Date: 08/2024The nose is intensely aromatic and floral, with piercing notes of crushed strawberries, potpourri and orange rind. The palate is medium-bodied with seamless tannins and bright acidity, showing red currants, forest floor, cassia bark and mulberries. Very balanced and pure, with 40% whole cluster. Drink or hold.
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Professional Reviews
95
Wine Spectator
Review Date: 09/2024
Chiseled and piercing, with singed blood orange and dried damson plum fruit mixed in with hints of iron, savory and singed sandalwood. The long finish is redolent of sous-bois and dried bergamot without losing energy or tension along the way. Built for the cellar, this is for fans of old-school, minerally Pinots. Best from 2026 through 2040. (JM)
94
Decanter
Review Date: 05/2024
The average age of these vines is 27 years, planted between 150 and 235m in elevation. The wine spent 10 months in 35% new French with 40% whole cluster fermentation. A few tertiary characteristics are already forming, with some tanned leather, tobacco, and cedar very prominent, but that does not take away from the fruit, which is very present. Cherry compote and dried currants and plums are at the fore, along with a tangy, ferrous-like note that rounds it out. (JG)
91
Vinous
Review Date: 05/2024
The 2021 Pinot Noir is a gorgeous, nervy Pinot Noir. Dried herbs, minerals, dried rose petals, spice and light earthy tones are some of the many notes that run through this incredibly distinctive Pinot Noir from Hanzell. The 40% stems work so well here. This is a blend from several blocks planted between 1953 and 1999 at the Hanzell estate on Moon Mountain. (AG)
Product Details
Origin: Sonoma County, California, United States
Type/Varietal: Pinot Noir
SKU: #1947246

