$80

Hanzell Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Producer: Hanzell Vineyards

Region: Sonoma Valley, USA

Pinot Noir

Vintage

2018

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 haunting forest floor complexity with surgical Burgundian precision.

Red plum and tea leaf open with restraint. Mid-palate reveals saffron spice threading through forest floor funk. Truffle earthiness builds intensity without weight. Tannins whisper rather than shout. Mineral spine carries flavors long into finish. This vintage shows Hanzell's mastery of site expression. Will reward patient cellaring through 2030. Classic California Pinot with European soul.

Red plumTea leafSaffron spiceForest floor funkTruffle earthinessMineral spine

🍷 You crave Burgundian elegance but want California sunshine lurking beneath the surface.

Pairs with: Wild mushroom risotto, Duck confit with herbs, Grilled salmon with earthy lentils, Aged goat cheese

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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