2023 Hanzell Pinot Noir, Ambassador's 1953 Vineyard

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:55:50 GMT

2023 Hanzell Pinot Noir, Ambassador's 1953 Vineyard
Buy Now: $130.00

The nose is bursting with bright, juicy, red fruit aromas of Bing cherry, pomegranate and wild raspberry alongside a beautiful rose perfume quality. All that lovely red fruit from the aromatics is there on the palate packed with blood orange, cranberry, Bergamot, tangerine, anise and pink peppercorn. Lively and pristine on the palate, the finish is balanced and incredibly long. Truly another stunning wine from our Ambassador’s 1953 Vineyard, which turned seventy years old in the 2023 vintage, and in our opinion just keeps getting better!

97 points | Vinous

The 2023 Pinot Noir Ambassador’s 1953 Vineyard is another stunning wine from Hanzell in this vintage. Deeply pitched spice notes, rose petal, mint and blood orange lead into a core of vibrant red-toned fruit. This elusive, dynamic Pinot Noir simply has it all. The layers of dimension here are just unreal. Time in the glass releases the wine’s inner perfume and sweetness.— Antonio Galloni

95 points | Wine Spectator

Fresh, silky and charming, this lets red currant and damson plum puree notes glide along, while potpourri, white tea, jasmine and balsam wood hints are seamlessly inlaid throughout. The finish is long and graceful. Approachable now but will develop.— James Molesworth

95 points | James Suckling

Wild red and black berries, cranberry, fresh herbs, wet stone, baking spice and ferrous earth with a mineral earthy undertone. The palate is luscious and textural, albeit tightly wound, with vibrant acidity and fine tannins, showing plenty of old vine character. Grown at 670 feet with 100% destemming from vines planted in 1953.— James Suckling

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2023 Hanzell Heritage Pinot Noir

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:49:28 GMT

2023 Hanzell Heritage Pinot Noir
Buy Now: $98.00

Intriguing aromas of raspberry, blood orange zest, Bing cherry, pomegranate, juicy Santa Rosa plum, pink peppercorn, forest floor and a hint of radish top abound. Reflecting the aromas, the palate is bursting with vibrant red fruits, offering up additional notes of cranberry, wild strawberry, hints of wild blueberry, thyme and cherry tobacco. The finish is long and juicy with fine, smooth tannins and beautifully balanced acidity. A real treat to enjoy now, this Pinot Noir will surely age for decades to come. Enjoy!

96 points | Vinous

The 2023 Pinot Noir Heritage is a blend from the estate’s oldest vineyards, speciﬁcally Ambassador’s, planted in 1953, and de Brye, planted in 1976, plus a touch from the Sessions Block, planted in 1999. Rich and explosive, the 2023 dazzles right out of the gate. Readers will ﬁnd an old-school Pinot Noir of uncommon elegance and complexity. The 44% whole clusters add spiciness and textural ﬁnesse. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2023 spent ten months in French oak barrels, 25% new. Magniﬁcent.— Antonio Galloni

95 points | James Suckling

Fruit-driven and perfumed aromas of red cherry, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, dried herbs and rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with bright acidity and fine-boned tannins, finishing with focus and precision. Made with an average vine age of 33 years with 44% whole cluster fermentation, grown at an elevation between 470–830 feet. Drink or hold.— James Suckling

95 points | Wine Spectator

Elegant and finely detailed, this lets rose hip, rooibos tea and savory hints take the lead, while a core of blood orange and red currant coulis follows close behind. Shows a chiseled edge on the minerally finish, with the fruit lingering in a perfumed manner. Best from 2027 through 2038.— James Molesworth

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