Join us with John Hamel from Hamel Family Wines January 28th

Hamel Family Wines
*Grown along the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, our wines express the energy and character of ancient volcanic soil.
*Committed to dry-farming, Biodynamic practices, and terroir expression of our volcanic hillside sites.
*Mapping our three hillside vineyards in the Moon Mountain District and Sonoma Valley.
*In pursuit of the essence of place through micro terroir-driven winemaking.
*Terroir-driven, volcanic Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, and Sauvignon Blanc.

 

1-Hamel Family Wines 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma Valley
Wine Enthusiast 93 Rating
$59.99 bottle and by the six pack $50.00 bottle
Aromas of Kaffir lime leaf, pineapple sage, pithy citrus, lemon blossom and candied ginger mingle and dance on the nose of this concrete egg and neutral oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc. The palate brings a nervy freshness and minerality that persists with flavors of lime peel and tart pineapple in a framework of generous acidity that vibrates along the finish.

 

2-Hamel Family Wines 2023 Grenache Moon Mountain District Sonoma Valley
James Suckling 92 Rating
$79.99 bottle and by the six pack $68.00 bottle
A remarkably bright, mineral-driven and thirst-quenching wine... On the nose, iron minerality, cranberries and red cherries, savory herbs and delicate notes of rose petals. On the palate, crunchy, tart red fruits, bright acidity and sanguine minerality.

 

3-Hamel Family Wines 2020 Stratum Red Sonoma Valley
The Tasting Panel 95 Rating
$49.99 bottle and by the six pack $40.00 bottle
From the western slopes of the Mayacamas, volcanic soils of rhyolitic colluvium and fractured basalt play an integral role in shaping the character of this estate blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot. Seamless, luscious, and broad, with suede tannins capturing ripe red cherry and cinnamon tea. A dusty cocoa-plum profile exudes pulchritude and charm.

 

4-Hamel Family Wines 2019 Isthmus Red Sonoma Valley
Wine Advocate 96 Rating
$89.99 bottle and by the six pack $75.00 bottle
The 2019 Isthmus is a fragrant, easy-to-drink blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot from the Nuns Canyon Vineyard (89%) and the Hamel Family Ranch Vineyard (11%). Matured for 18 months in 22% new French oak barrels, it has a deep ruby color and a nose that is bursting with Morello cherries, baked blueberries, charcuterie, fried savory herbs and peppercorn—complex yet open for business. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is concentrated and floral with persistent acidity, silty tannins and fragrant violet and graphite nuances on the long finish. 2,068 cases were made.

 

5-Hamel Family Wines 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Hamel Family Ranch Sonoma Valley
Outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon to Buy from the Robb Report
Enjoyabilityfactor 96 Rating
$149.99 bottle and by the six pack $130.00 bottle
This lovely wine is composed of 87 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 13 percent Cabernet Franc. All the grapes were grown on the Hamel Family Ranch in Sonoma Valley and only 550 cases were produced in 2018. It is aged in French oak barrels for 20 months but only about half of them are new. It is inky purple in the glass with aromas of black raspberry, black currant, and cedar shavings. In the mouth it is silky with soft tannins and flavors of black plum, red raspberry, and tobacco leaf. Drink now or over the next decade. 

 

6-Hamel Family Wines 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Nuns Canyon Vineyard Sonoma Valley
Wine Advocate 96 Rating
$159.99 bottle and by the six pack $135.00 bottle
The 2018 Nuns Canyon is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Cabernet Franc from Hamel Family’s Nuns Canyon Vineyard, and it was matured for 20 months in 36% new French oak barrels. It takes significant time in the glass to begin to reveal its aromas of Morello cherries, thyme and cedar, but the palate is already wonderfully balanced. It boasts concentrated flavors, abundant, powdery tannins and refreshing acidity, with haunting graphite and floral character defining the long finish. This will require at least 3-5 years in bottle to begin to unwind.

 

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