2013 Hammell Wine Alliance "True Believer" Rhône Blend (1.5L)
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Bid on this magnum of 2013 Hammell Wine Alliance "True Believer" Rhône Blend (1.5L) (98RP). Wine Advocate: "Even better, and a blend of 56% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 9% Petite Sirah and a splash of Viognier, the 2013 True Believer has off-the-hook notes of liquid blackberries, violets, fresh plums and crushed rocks to go with a fabulously pure, precise, ethereally textured and full-bodied style on the palate. Coming from the estate vineyard that is located just beside Bien Nacido, it was fermented with 20% whole clusters (everything was co-fermented), racked straight to barrel and aged 26 months in new French oak, before being bottled unfiltered. Hats off to winemaker Chris Hammell as this is up with some of the greatest Grenache blends I’ve tasted from California. It’s very hard to resist today, but will be better in 2-3 years and drink well for a decade after that. Drink through 2029. (JD)" (08/2016)
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2013 Hammell Wine Alliance "True Believer" Rhône Blend (1.5L)
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 1.5 liter
Provenance: Purchased directly from the winery and stored in a temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
Formerly known as hWa (Hammell Wine Alliance), True Believer Wines has recently relaunched with a refreshed website (www.truebelieverwines.com), e-commerce platform, and new labels. Located in the Santa Maria Valley AVA, True Believer wines find their provenance within the iconic Bien Nacido Vineyards estate. Founded by the Bien Nacido Vineyards Manager of nearly 20 years, Chris Hammell, the True Believer vines were first planted nearly a decade ago by Hammell. Indicative blend: 55% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, and a splash of Petite Sirah.
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Wine Advocate
“Even better, and a blend of 56% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 9% Petite Sirah and a splash of Viognier, the 2013 True Believer has off-the-hook notes of liquid blackberries, violets, fresh plums and crushed rocks to go with a fabulously pure, precise, ethereally textured and full-bodied style on the palate. Coming from the estate vineyard that is located just beside Bien Nacido, it was fermented with 20% whole clusters (everything was co-fermented), racked straight to barrel and aged 26 months in new French oak, before being bottled unfiltered. Hats off to winemaker Chris Hammell as this is up with some of the greatest Grenache blends I’ve tasted from California. It’s very hard to resist today, but will be better in 2-3 years and drink well for a decade after that. Drink through 2029. (JD)” (08/2016)
Product Details
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 1.5 liter
Provenance: Purchased directly from the winery and stored in a temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
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