2017 Hanzell Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

James Suckling, 94 Points 

"A very alluringly floral nose here with dried roses, leaves, bergamot and plenty of red cherries on offer, leading to a very fresh and succulent palate that delivers such intense and focused fruit flavor. Accurate." 

Wine Advocate, 93 Points 

"Pale to medium ruby, the 2016 Pinot Noir has a gregarious nose of red licorice, Bing cherries, dried cranberries, rhubarb and warm red berries with notes of earth, tea leaves and cola. The light to medium-bodied palate is softly structured with good fruit intensity, juicy acidity and lots of spices coming through on the long finish. 1,839 cases produced." 

Vinous, 91 Points 

"The 2016 Pinot Noir is a powerful yet gracious wine that speaks with real distinction. Sweet red cherry, chalk, mint and floral notes are laced throughout this deep-pitched Pinot. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure and overall feel, it has quite a bit of underlying structure as well." 

Wine Spectator, 91 Points 

"Steeped tea details accent the dried berry and ripe cherry flavors. Shows lilting spiciness, with forest floor notes on the finish."