Hamacher "H" Pinot Noir 07
winery: Hamacher
The Hamacher "H" Pinot noir 07 is a juicy, everyday Pinot noir that is fresh, spicy, and full of fruit.
The '06 H represents what can be such a great deal about second labels; namely that you can get fantastic values when the winery takes blending seriously! The very trait that precluded this wine from going "up" into the Hamacher label, it's very rich/sweet mid palate, is what is so enjoyable for drinking right now as H.
The '06 vintage had some higher alcohols and showed quite a bit of barrel sugars that combined to give a plush weight to this wine. That richness detracted from the structure that is required of the 1st label so many new barrels didn't make the cut. This actually made for a higher percentage of new wood being "declassified" to H. It is truly rare to find a Pinot with such weight at this price point. Imagine, the same vineyards, barrels and time in oak then snatched away and declassified so close to the end.
The H Pinot is only a means to an end; it exists only to make the Hamacher Pinot better. Always good. Sometimes great.... this one is great! - the winery
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A blend of Pinot noir from several vintages, mostly sold just at the tasting room, we thank Hamacher for allowing us to spread the good value a little further with our offering of this delighful Pinot at a great price.
