Hahn Pinot Noir "SLH" 2021 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [WS 91] [VM 90]

Hahn Pinot Noir "SLH" 2021
(Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [WS 91] [VM 90]

Name: Hahn Pinot Noir "SLH" 2021 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [WS 91] [VM 90]
Brand: RNDC (Young's Market)
Price: 24.97 USD
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WS91 VM90

Size

750 mL

Quantity

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About The Winery:

Hahn Estate wines feature grapes sourced from estate vineyards in the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey County. A hidden gem, located below the Santa Lucia Highlands, these vineyards sit on a gravelly alluvial plain with rocky soils fostering excellent drainage. Cool winds channeling South from Monterey Bay through the Salinas Valley ensure gradual ripening, full development of vibrant fruit flavors and bright acidity. Arroyo Seco, one of the smallest AVAs in the state, boasts one of the longest growing seasons. In this region, warm and sunny days are followed by cool afternoons once wind blowing in from the Monterey Bay sweeps through the Salinas Valley. This daily cooling effect allows for longer hang times and creates ripe fruit.

Notes from the Winemaker:
The 2021 vintage was crafted using small-lot winemaking techniques to capture a true expression of each vineyard block. Only estate vineyard lots with consistent superior characteristics were selected to ensure exceptional quality of this blend. The grapes were harvested during cool mornings, brought to the winery, de-stemmed into open-top stainless-steel tanks, cold-soaked and fermented on the skins for 10 days. The wine was then pressed off, settled and racked into a selection of small 60-gallon French oak barrels where it was aged for 14 months. When the wine was ready to be blended, our winemaker selected only the finest barrels that exemplify the aromas and flavors of the Santa Lucia Highlands.

Technical Data:

Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands

Vineyards: 86% Doctor's Vineyard, 14% Hook Vineyard

Aging: 14 months, 35% new French oak

Acid: 5.9 g/L

pH: 3.75

Alcohol %: 14.5

Tasting Notes:

Vivid red ruby in the glass, this wine opens with aromas of red fruit, cherry, blackberry and hints of earthiness, delicate toast and vanilla spice. The palate is rich, with refined silky tannins, medium acidity and flavors of cherry, red plums, raspberry and subtle notes of allspice on a long elegant finish.

Ratings & Reviews

91 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Leads with mulled cherry and plum notes, with hints of warm licorice and fruitcake, plus red tea filling in on the finish. Reveals underlying acidity that extends the finish nicely." - JM (May 2023)

90 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2021 Pinot Noir SLH is a very pretty appellation-level offering. Dried herbs, tobacco, cedar and crushed autumn leaves add lovely complexity and nuance to this soft, understated Pinot from Hahn. There's plenty of sublety and overall appeal here." - Antonio Galloni (Nov 2023)