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2016 Hanzell Cabernet Sauvignon

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Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased at retail

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Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased at retail

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

...opens with blackcurrant bud, potting soil and menthol over crème de cassis, violet, pencil lead and iron with a touch of dried thyme and a savory undercurrent. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant with intense mineral-driven fruit layers, fine, grainy tannins and juicy acidity, finishing long and layered. An elegant, restrained example.

PRODUCER

Hanzell

Hanzell Vineyards in California’s Sonoma Valley was founded in 1957 by James David Zellerbach, a member of the family that owned the paper products manufacturing company Crown Zellerbach Corp. Zellerbach had been a diplomat in Europe where he developed a taste for the wines of Burgundy, and his idea was to make similar wines in California. He bought 25 acres in Sonoma Valley and combined his wife Hanna’s name with his to come up with “Hanzell.” Some wine historians say Hanzell’s 1956 Chardonnay may have been the first in California to be made with new French oak barrels. After Zellerbach’s death the winery was sold several times, and it is now owned by the de Brye family. The winery is still best known for its Chardonnays and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.

VINTAGE

2016 Hanzell Cabernet Sauvignon