In his day job years back with a conventional producer, Hank vinified plenty of zinfandel, but this is the first he has made to his specific standards and aesthetics. This... read more →
In a sea of phony pinks, this one is for real. Refreshing, lingering, with a whole lot of nuance and just pure quaffability. The mineral side of things, that’s my... read more →
Here’s an out-of-the-box California idea. From volcanic, loamy soils blend the fiano of Campania (at home on volcanic) and arneis of Piemont (more at home on limestone). It’s no wonder... read more →
Another knockout Piedi Grandi from Hankster. The grapes, as usual, come from the local Sumu Kaw vineyard that sits at 3000 feet of elevation on volcanic loam soils. Hank’s choice... read more →
Keep is a Negoçe project from Jack Roberts, who worked at Matthiasson Wines and Johanna Jensen whom I met during her time at Scholium Project. The fruit for this bottling... read more →
This bottle is part of Hardy Wallace’s mourvèdre crusade, and here the boy strikes gold. It reminded me of the southern Rhône with a definite Californian personality. An evocative wine... read more →
If only California would wake up to the carignan truth for their region. They should worship the grape. This wine is one reason why. 25% stem inclusion, iron edge, freshness... read more →
Here you go, a yowza example from the fiery 2017 vintage. It's a remarkable 10.5% wine, a thoroughly down-the-hatchable drink with a compelling backbone—low alcohol, yes, but there's still plenty... read more →
The syrah from Hank and the Suma Kaw vineyard is always memorable but this new effort might be a tad more spectacular. As usual, the whole cluster fruit is foot... read more →
I tasted this at 12:30 on a Friday afternoon and had to stop myself from drinking a full glass. Born of Loire-lover Don Heistuman’s brain with Steve Edmunds winemaker skill.... read more →