Hanzell, Sonoma Valley, Estate Pinot Noir 2013 Sonoma I crossed my fingers that

I crossed my fingers that this bottle would live up to expectations

but this wine will nonetheless need time to express itself more fully

The beautiful 2018 Syrah Wallah Wallah Special #12 is a proprietary blend of Syrah sourced from a host of Cayuse vineyards

it may help to know that the wines are made by Mike Januik

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Hanzell, Sonoma Valley, Estate Pinot Noir 2013 Sonoma I crossed my fingers thatHanzell began in 1957 and has been a pioneer in California and Sonoma County winemaking ever since. Winemaker notes: There is a sweet savory quality to the aromas with the black cherry fruit being complemented by scents of juniper berries, orange peel, teriyaki and forest floor. The flavors are a little more dark and ripe with flavors of blueberry, plum and cocoa as well as brandied cherries. Ample mouth coating tannins have a gentle, velvety quality,