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8.3
$65

Hanzell Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Producer: Hanzell Vineyards
Region: Sonoma Valley, USA
Pinot Noir

Vintage

2012

Critic Score

8.3/10

Vivino

4.5/5

Flavor Profile

Red PlumTea LeafSaffronForest FloorTruffle

Reviews (1)

8.8
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Hanzell's 2012 Pinot achieves transcendent elegance through a decade of evolution.

Decade-aged perfection. Red plum mingles with tea leaf aromatics. Saffron threads weave through forest floor complexity. Silky texture carries truffle earthiness. Mid-palate shows remarkable depth without heaviness. Finish extends with spiced plum and mineral undertones. Tannins fully integrated. Peak drinking window arrived. Classic Sonoma Valley terroir expression with Burgundian restraint. This vintage captures Hanzell's philosophy perfectly.

Aged red plumEarl Grey tea leafSaffron spiceDamp forest floorBlack truffleMineral dust

๐Ÿท You appreciate aged Pinot that whispers rather than shouts its sophistication.

Pairs with: Wild mushroom risotto, Herb-crusted duck breast, Aged Gruyรจre, Truffle pasta

About the Producer

Hanzell Vineyards

California wine history since 1953. First temperature-controlled fermentation. Sonoma Mountain estate.

About the Region

Sonoma Valley, USA

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