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Hahn Pinot Noir

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$8.99

Year: 2010 Region: California Country: USA - California California Grapevine: 87 Red Wine	Add to Cart:

SUPER VALUE! IS THERE A BETTER BUY FOR SERIOUS PINOT IN THE MARKET PLACE? WE DON'T THINK SO!!

"Regular readers of this blog probably know I don’t drink a lot of Pinot. I find the cheap stuff wimpy and the expensive stuff, well, too expensive. But Steve at LA Wine Co. was raving about this one so I had to try it.

This is a very serious Pinot Noir at an unbelievable price. Hahn is one of the premier value producers in the country and I’m a huge fan of their Meritage, Chardonnay and now this Pinot. As America’s favorite trendy varietal (hopefully Syrah is next), Pinot Noir prices are obscenely high and show no signs of decline even though the movie Sideways came out in 2004.

Having lived 2 hours from the famed Santa Barbara Pinot Noir appellation, I’ve tasted my fair share of this varietal and I can honestly say this competes with many $50 bottles I’ve tasted. A bright, earthy nose leads into a bold, slightly tannic palate of cherry cola and raspberry. A nice acidity cuts through to the lengthy finish making for an all around textbook Pinot. Unlike most Pinot at this price, Hahn’s wine isn’t a fruit punch candy tasting wine. There is even a hint of oak (35% new French) that really sets this wine apart for its quality. This is well made and concentrated to the point that I would bet they sneak in a splash of Syrah to thicken it up! Hahn can consider that a compliment. After all, they’re allowed to put in up to 25% other varietals and still call it Pinot Noir.

Pinot drinkers are crazy not to buy a case of this incredible value. At $8.99 a full dollar lower than the next lowest price on Google Shopping I can’t think of a better value." (Nickel & Dime)

Winery Notes:
The Hahn 2010 Pinot showcases all that is exceptional about Monterey County Pinot Noir. Fresh raspberry and black cherry scents are intense and concentrated followed in the mid-palate by decadent berry compote flavors with fragrant cardamom and clove undertones. This is a rich and vibrant wine whose purity of Pinot Noir flavors are given dimension by a light touch of toasty oak, supported by earthy tannins and classic cool-climate acidity. This versatile wine stands alone well, but would be a perfect partner to a variety of fish, poultry or pasta dishes. Try it with risotto with shellfish, wild mushrooms and pancetta, roast five-spice duck with mango chutney or a traditional pairing of grilled salmon with Pinot Noir pan sauce and garlic mashed potatoes.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 04 April, 2012.

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