Merlot macerated for three and a half weeks
Only 800 cases are produced annually
leading from Vézelay to Compostela
From an ancient vineyard now farmed by Miguel Antonio Melo Henriquez
wines are not fined (means clarified) before bottling
2015 Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir, Moon Mountain District, USA Martin Texier Merlot macerated for three andEstate Pinot from Hanzells volcanic, iron tinged slopes high above Sonoma Valley, combining old vine heritage clones with newer hillside plantings. A warm, dry vintage pushed small berries and natural concentration; fermentation with native yeasts and levage in tailored French oak brought structure without obscuring site. The 2015 shows dark cherry and raspberry, dried rose, subtle tea leaf, and the signature Hanzell mineralsavory edge. Fine tannins,