Hamel Family Wines - Isthmus 2019 (750ml)

 

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Producer	Hamel Family Wines
Country	United States
Region	Sonoma
Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2019
Sku	210000002712
Size	750ml

Hamel Family Wines Isthmus 2019

only 30 bottles available. 

John Hamel is the winemaker at Hamel Family Wines. Hamel's approach is sustainable and Earth-friendly, with a focus on minimal intervention. He uses a micro-terroir-based approach, adapting vineyard and winemaking practices to the specific volcanic soils of the region. He's also led the transition of most of the vineyards to dry farming.

Winemakers Tasting Notes: Crafted from meticulously sourced grapes, the Ishmus Cabernet showcases rich notes of dark fruit, complemented by subtle hints of cocoa and spice. Its well-structured tannins and a lingering finish make it an exceptional choice for both casual gatherings and more formal occasions.

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