Pinot Noir can be a wine of amazing depth and personality, showing nuance that’s hard to get out of other grape varieties. This wine is a case in point, showing complex layered aromas and flavors of cherry, soft pepper, dusty earth, Chinese five-spice and a hint of lemon zest, all interwoven with unobtrusive oak and finishing in a way that maintains the complexity. It all lingers pleasantly for a good while until you choose to hit refresh and go for another sip. Artfully realized by the Hahn team — Bravissimo!
Hahn, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) 2016
By Rich Cook