Hahn Family Wines, Founders Pinot Noir, 2022

Hahn Family Wines’ Founders Pinot Noir 2022 is a polished, cool-climate California Pinot Noir that shows exactly why Monterey County has become such an exciting home for the grape. Sourced mainly from Arroyo Seco, it combines ripe fruit, elegant structure, and a clear mineral edge, reflecting Nicky Hahn’s early vision for the region. This cuvée is a tribute to the winery’s founding decision to focus on Pinot Noir where it truly thrives.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it offers a beautiful, inviting ruby hue. The nose opens with layers of strawberry, raspberry, dark cherry, and a subtle hint of plum, woven together with earthy, slightly savory nuances that give the wine a distinctly Burgundian feel. On the palate, the wine is silky and harmonious, with juicy red and dark fruit balanced by a cool mineral streak and gentle earthiness. The texture is smooth and refined, and the finish is long, making it a Pinot Noir with both immediate appeal and enough structure to hold for a few more years of graceful drinking.

Production
The wine is sourced mainly from Arroyo Seco in Monterey County, where decomposed granite soils washed down from the Santa Lucia Mountains contribute freshness, lift, and a mineral-backed character. The cool coastal climate helps preserve Pinot Noir’s natural elegance and aromatic precision, while the vineyard selection reflects Hahn Family Wines’ early commitment to matching variety and site. The result is a wine shaped by careful site choice and thoughtful vinification aimed at preserving purity of fruit and regional character.

Food & Serving
Serve at around 13°C for the best balance of fruit, freshness, and texture. It pairs beautifully with mushroom dishes, roast chicken, duck, or salmon, and is also enjoyable on its own when lightly chilled. Decanting is generally not necessary, though a brief aeration can help the aromas open up if served soon after opening.

Producer
Hahn Family Wines was founded by Nicky Hahn, whose decision to replant vineyard parcels to Pinot Noir in cool Monterey County proved pivotal to the estate’s success. The winery has become closely associated with this region and with expressive, site-driven wines that highlight its coastal climate and distinctive soils. Their reputation rests on proving that California can produce serious, elegant Pinot Noir with a true sense of place.

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