Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014
Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014 is an estate-grown Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir from one of California's most historic Pinot programs. The 2014 vintage comes from three estate vineyards — de Brye, Sessions and the Ambassador's 1953 blocks — among the oldest continually producing Pinot Noir vines in the Western Hemisphere, with clonal material tracing to the domaine's proprietary Hanzell Clone. Fermentation included a five-day cold soak and 10% whole cluster; the wine aged 18 months in 60-gallon French oak barrels (63% new). A 750mL bottle, drinking now and built to cellar. Order fine Pinot Noir online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2014, 100% estate-grown Sonoma Valley fruit
- Vineyards: de Brye, Sessions, Ambassador's 1953 (planted 1953)
- Winemaking: 5-day cold soak, 10% whole cluster, 18 months in French oak (63% new)
- Origin: Hanzell Vineyards, Sonoma Valley, California
Pinot Noir Since 1953
Hanzell has bottled solely estate fruit since 1961, and its Pinot program reaches back to 1953 plantings with clonal lineage from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti stock via Martin Ray's vineyard — the foundation of the proprietary Hanzell Clone. The house style, carried from Brad Webb through Bob Sessions, is low-yield and age-worthy: dark fruit, earth and structure over gloss. Browse more Hanzell Vineyards wines and the red wine collection.
Tasting Notes
The 2014 estate Pinot is classic Hanzell: black cherry and red currant over forest floor and baking spice, with the savory, structured tannins of the Hanzell Clone and a long finish. 92 points, Wine Enthusiast ("Cellar Selection"); 91, Wine & Spirits (both per wine.com).
How to Enjoy
Decant 30 minutes. This is roast-duck, mushroom-risotto and aged-cheese territory — serve at cellar temperature, 60–65°F.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Hanzell Pinot Noir special? It's one of California's oldest Pinot programs — original 1953 estate blocks, own-rooted-era clonal material, and a single-estate bottling tradition since 1961.
Is the 2014 still drinking well? Yes — the 92-point Wine Enthusiast review rated its drink window through 2024, and the wine's structure supports careful cellaring beyond that.
What is the Hanzell Clone? The proprietary Pinot Noir selection Hanzell propagated from 1953 plantings derived from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti material — one of American Pinot's most famous clones.
Historic-vineyard Sonoma Pinot, ready for the cellar — buy Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.