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Along California’s central coast lies the renowned Monterey County appellation and within that, the Santa Lucia Highlands, home to the Hahn Family’s vineyard estate. Nicolaus (“Nicky”) Hahn and his wife Gaby discovered a love for California wines in the mid-1970’s. A two-year search led them to the breathtaking beauty and ideal growing conditions of Monterey County where they subsequently purchased two ranches on which to plant vineyards and start a winery. Today, Hahn Family Wines offers a range of wines showcasing the unique character of Monterey County.
Hahn 2013 Pinot Gris
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Gris
Region: Monterey County, Ca
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of apple, citrus and tropical fruit rise up from a glass. The palate offers flavors of green apple, lime, and pineapple that mingle with notes of minerals. Crisp and clean with ample fruit, pair a bottle with your favorite white fish.
Rating: 90
Hahn 2012 “SLH” Chardonay
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Monterey County, Ca
Price: 20-25
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of apple, pear, and buttery oak greets the senses. A sip delivers flavors of pear, peach, and apple accented by hints of buttery oak and vanilla. Lush and rich with a welcoming acidity, enjoy a bottle with lobster bisque.
Rating: 89
Hahn 2012 “SLH” Pinot Noir
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Monterey County, Ca
Price: 30-35
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics of cherries, strawberries, and plums meld with nuances of cola and sweet spice on the nose. Cherry, strawberry, and plum flavors emerge on the palate along with traces of vanilla and cinnamon. Supple fruit and elegant tannins make this a very approachable wine.
Rating: 90
Lucienne 2012 “Lone Oak Vineyard” Pinot Noir
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Monterey County, Ca
Price: 45-50
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of strawberries and black cherries interweave with traces of sweet spice and earth on the nose. Flavors of strawberry, sweet cranberry, and cherry unfold into suggestions of baking spice, minerals, and clove on the palate. Smooth fruit and a bright acidity make this a bottle Pinot lovers will enjoy. Just under 600 cases produced.
Rating: 89
Lucienne 2012 “Smith Vineyards” Pinot Noir
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Monterey County, Ca
Price: 45-50
Tasting Notes:
The nose offers aromas of black cherries, blackberries, and plums that coalesce with hints of all-spice and earth. On the palate, flavors of bramble fruit and cherry come together with traces of minerals and sweet spice. Laid back tannins and bright flavors make it a fine choice to pair with mushroom risotto. 1,149 cases were made.
Rating: 90
Lucienne 2012 “Doctor’s Vineyard” Pinot Noir
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Monterey County, Ca
Price: 45-50
Tasting Notes:
Notes of cherry, blackberry, and red currants come together with hints of vanilla and earth on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of black cherry, red currants, and blackberry that unfold into suggestions of all-spice, minerals, and vanilla. A lush, dark Pinot with soft tannins, enjoy a bottle with pork tenderloin. About 640 cases produced.
Rating: 90
