winter edition 2015
happy 2015!
By Chris Hanna
While outside accolades are important, what’s more
important is what you, our wine club members, think
about our wines. You’ve decided for yourselves that
our wines are delicious, and these scores and medals
only echo your sentiments. We thank you for your
loyalty to HANNA, and we’ll continue to work hard
to make the wines you want to drink.
Cheers!
Here at HANNA, we’ve started the New Year with a
bang, with fabulous scores and gold medals. The Wine
Advocate’s Robert Parker, arguably the most influential
wine critic in the world, recently raved about a number
of HANNA wines. He
particularly loved our
newest
wine
called
Alchimie, a Bordeaux
blend from our Alexander Valley vineyard. Parker gave
it 93 points, stating “Purity, depth and ripeness make for
a wine to drink now, as well as over the next decade or
more. This is a winner!” He was similarly impressed
with our 2012 Bismark Cabernet Sauvignon, giving it
92+ points: “Full bodied with sweet tannin, there is not
a hard edge to be found in this concentrated, full bodied,
impressive Cabernet Sauvignon.” Finally, he gave our
2013 Elias Pinot Noir 91 points, calling it “another
excellent wine from HANNA.”
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition results just
came out, and HANNA
again scored well. Our
2012 Elias Chardonnay
received a double gold, as
did our 2013 Bismark Zinfandel, and our 2012 Alexander
Valley Cabernet Sauvignon also received a gold medal.
Chris Hanna
2013 HANNA russian river valley sauvignon blanc
We grow and vinify our Sauvignon Blanc to be fresh, vibrant, and evocative of the grapes themselves and we have chosen a
tin lined screwcap closure for its unsurpassed ability to retain our wine’s exuberance. Our 2013 Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant
and straw-colored with a tinge of green. Guava, keylime and mineral aromas evolve into ripe passion fruit, and citron. In the
mouth it is juicy yet crisp, with grapefruit, stone fruit, and guava flavors, and a zingy, acidity and a long polished finished.
VARIETY: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
LENGTH/TYPE OF AGING: Stainless steel on lees
BARREL TYPE: Stainless steel: 13% non-inoculated; 87% inoculated with select commercial yeasts
NUMBER OF CASES: 30,000
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Pan seared scallops over cauliflower puree, with parsley and capers
$19.00 per bottle, $15.20 for HANNA and her Sippers members, $13.30 “30-for-30” discount
2012 HANNA reserve alexander valley alchimie,
Proprietor Grown
The 2012 Alchimie is opaque eggplant in color. It has aromas of Medjool dates, tangerine, cedar and maple. Intense
flavors of blueberry syrup, star anise and violet. Syrupy, thick mouthfeel.
VARIETY: 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 25% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot
LENGTH/TYPE OF AGING: 18 months in 60 gallon French and Hungarian Oak barrels
BARREL TYPE: 39% new oak Saury, Remond and Trust
NUMBER OF CASES: 437
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Herb crusted beef tenderloin with wild mushrooms
$60.00 per bottle, $48 for HANNA and her Sippers members, $42.00 “30-for-30” discount
2013 HANNA alexander valley malbec,
Proprietor Grown
Our 2013 Malbec is an energetic purple hue with aromas redolent of boysenberries and fig. After 10 minutes in the glass,
essences of pumpkin pie, apricot jam, red currant and mace emerge. In the mouth it is juicy, supple and vibrant, with a
guileless core of bright fruit flavors and a pristine, youthful finish.
VARIETY: 98% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
LENGTH/TYPE OF AGING: 8 months in barrel
BARREL TYPE: Hungarian, French
NUMBER OF CASES: 523
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Braised lamb shanks with gremolata and baked polenta
$44.00 per bottle, $35.20 for HANNA and her Sippers members, $30.80 “30-for-30” discount
Total for HANNA & her Sippers receipt-$98.40 + applicable sales tax + shipping fees
Total for HANNA & her Sippers Reds Only receipt-$118.40 + applicable sales tax + shipping fees
*Please note, HANNA and her Sippers Reds Only will receive one bottle of the 2013 HANNA Malbec in lieu of the 2013
Sauvignon Blanc
2012 HANNA alexander valley cabernet sauvignon,
Proprietor Grown
Our 2012 Alexander Valley Cabernet is a saturated plum in color with aromas of black olive, clove, wild fennel, toasty
maple and blueberry pancakes. In the mouth it is full, concentrated yet soft with chocolate and juicy blueberry flavors.
It is bright and fresh with a touch of youthful tannin on the finish.
VARIETY: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, 8% Merlot
LENGTH/TYPE OF AGING: 18 months in barrel
BARREL TYPE: 62% New French Oak (Saury, Gamba, Remond), and 8% New Hungarian Oak (Trust)
NUMBER OF CASES: 4,412
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Grilled ribeye steak topped with caramelized onions and roasted fingerling potatoes
$40.00 per bottle, $30.00 for Visions of Red members, $28.00 “30-for-30” discount
2012 bismark mountain vineyard malbec,
Proprietor Grown
Carbon black in color. Aromas of butternut squash, grilled Fuyu Persimmon, peppercorn, fresh pumpkin, anise and
blueberry. In the mouth it has flavors of blueberry, anise and spice with big supple tannins.
VARIETY: 94% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon
LENGTH/TYPE OF AGING: 18 months in 60 gallon oak barrels
BARREL TYPE: 100% new Hungarian oak from Trust, and Nadalie cooperages
NUMBER OF CASES: 76
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Marinated grilled flank steak with chimichurri sauce served with wild rice and broccolini
$58.00 per bottle, $43.50 for Visions of Red members, $40.60 “30-for-30” discount
2013 HANNA alexander valley malbec,
Proprietor Grown
Our 2013 Malbec is an energetic purple hue with aromas redolent of boysenberries and fig. After 10 minutes in the glass,
essences of pumpkin pie, apricot jam, red currant and mace emerge. In the mouth it is juicy, supple and vibrant, with a
guileless core of bright fruit flavors and a pristine, youthful finish.
VARIETY: 98% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
LENGTH/TYPE OF AGING: 8 months in barrel
BARREL TYPE: Hungarian, French
NUMBER OF CASES: 523
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Braised lamb shanks with gremolata and baked polenta
$44.00 per bottle, $33.00 for Visions of Red members, $30.80 “30-for-30” discount
Total for Visions of Red receipt-$106.50 + applicable sales tax + shipping fees
calendar of events
2015
wild mushroom stuffed
pork loin
14th ––––––––––––––Pick-Up Party
Russian River Valley Tasting Room
10am - 4pm
Serves 6
february
14th ––––––––––––––Taste Route 116
11am - 4pm
hosts the 3rd Annual
“Sweet 116” Celebrating
Valentine’s Day!
Russian River Valley Tasting Room
Enjoy decadent treats & wines at twelve wineries
along Highway 116 near Sebastopol. Choose your
own hand painted wine glass by local artists
(including Carol Walker, whose paintings are
displayed at both of HANNA’s tasting rooms.)
Tickets at participating wineries. $35 – Wine Club
Members, $40 – public, $10 - Designated Drivers.
Info: tasteroute116.com/events
march
6th - 8th & ––––––––37th Annual Barrel Tasting Weekends
13th - 15th
Alexander Valley Tasting Room &
11am - 4pm
Russian River Valley Tasting Room
Do not miss your opportunity to sample wines still
in the barrel, buy “futures” and taste new releases.
This is not a food paired/themed event. It’s all
about the wine!
For details and tickets: wineroad.com
may
9th –––––––––––––––HANNA Wine Club Party
12 - 3pm
Alexander Valley Tasting Room
Enjoy the music of Adam Lieb’s Disorderly House
Band, drink HANNA wine, and enjoy bites under
our beautiful oak tree.
No charge for Wine Club Members
15th - 17th ––––––––18th Annual Taste Alexander Valley
Over 30 wineries in Alexander Valley will host their
own special parties offering wine and food pairings,
live entertainment and special weekend wine
discounts. Your ticket gets you access to every
winery! Come and experience the best of the
casually elegant wine country lifestyle that makes
the Alexander Valley a premier international tourist
destination.
Weekend Pass – $65 per person in advance,
$75 at the door
Weekend Pass (designated driver) –
$20 per person in advance, $30 at the door
Sunday Only – $45 per person in advance,
$55 at the door
Sunday Only (designated driver) – $15 advance,
$25 at the door
For details and tickets: alexandervalley.org
It’s wild mushroom season here in Sonoma County. I can’t
think of anything more delicious than pairing savory pork
and earthy mushrooms with our juicy, deep flavored Bismark
Malbec. Enjoy!
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound wild mushrooms, such as chanterelles, porcinis,
shiitakes, or creminis, sliced
½ teaspoon fresh thyme
1 (2-pound) center-cut boneless pork loin roast, butterflied
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium
heat. Add shallots and cook until translucent, about five
minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they start to brown
and release their liquid, 3 to 5 minutes. Add thyme, salt and
pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool.
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Season pork all over with 1
teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Open the pork loin like
a book, and spread cooled mushroom mixture evenly over
pork, leaving a border around the edges. Roll up or fold in
half like a book and tie pork at 1-inch intervals with kitchen
twine.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high
heat. Add pork, seam side down, and brown for 3 to 4
minutes, then brown the remaining sides and ends.
Transfer pork to a roasting pan and roast until an
instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part reads
150°F, 1 to 1 ¼ hours. Let pork rest for 10 minutes, then cut
into thick slices and serve.