$75

Hanzell Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Producer: Hanzell Vineyards

Region: Sonoma Valley, USA

Pinot Noir

Vintage

2016

Critic Score

8.0/10

Vivino

4.4/5

Flavor Profile

Red PlumTea LeafSaffronForest FloorTruffle

Reviews (1)

8.0

Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Hanzell delivers profound Sonoma Valley terroir in this sophisticated, earthy stunner.

Red plum mingles with dried tea leaf. Saffron spice weaves through forest floor earthiness. Truffle undertones emerge mid-palate. Silky texture carries complex aromatics. Tannins remain polished yet structured. Finish lingers with mineral precision. This vintage captures Hanzell's hillside vineyards perfectly. Drinking beautifully now but has years ahead. Classic California Pinot with European sensibility.

Red plum concentrateCeylon tea leafSaffron spiceDamp forest floorBlack truffleWet stone minerality

🍷 You appreciate Burgundian elegance in California Pinot and don't mind paying for pedigreed terroir.

Pairs with: Duck breast with cherry gastrique, Wild mushroom risotto, Grilled lamb with herbs de Provence, Aged Gruyère

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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