Hanzell Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir 2012
Vintage
2012
Critic Score
8.3/10
Vivino
4.5/5
Flavor Profile
Reviews (1)
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.
๐ท 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.