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By Amy Reiley
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you just want to plunge your corkscrew into a wine that feels familiar, a wine
that’s uncomplicated and comes without too much expense. It’s for these moments
that I love a winery like Hahn Estates, or the “cock wines,” as my friends cheer
when I pull out a bottle. (Hahn, which means “rooster” in German, brands every
bottle with the crested head of a brown rooster). The winery has been producing
solid, modestly priced wines since 1991. They are not the kind of wines that
knock your socks off, but the kind of wines you can always rely on to offer the
same quality and style vintage after vintage at respectable prices.
2004 Hahn Estates Cabernet Franc
A classic, American Cab Franc, I like to call it plummy and yummy. Fruit flavors
include not only plums but a mix of cherries and berries. To round the flavor
out there’s a hint of dark chocolate and dusty tannin. $
2004 Hahn Estates Meritage
Surprisingly complex for the price, Hahn’s meritage is built on a base of
fruit-forward Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with just a smidge of Petit Verdot,
Malbec and Cab Franc. Cedar, bramble and cherry dominate the aromas. Flavors are
an interesting blend of black cherries, blackberries and Middle Eastern spices.
$$
2004 Hahn Estates Monterey Chardonnay
Although it offers a little more oak flavor than is to my taste, the toasty
aromas do not overshadow the wine’s sweet, juicy stone fruit flavors, a medley
of apricots and peaches both yellow and white. $
2004 Hahn Estates Monterey Pinot Noir
A good backbone of fine tannins and bright acid lend structure to this
affordable Pinot. Flavors are classic: red cherry and cola with just a hint of
vanilla. $$
2004 Hahn Estates Syrah
A great, solid Syrah, it can easily compete with all the Aussie Shiraz that
dominate the international marketplace. Peppery, leathery and jammy with juicy
berry flavor - what more could you want? $
To learn more or order Hahn wines, visit
http://www2.ibgcheckout.com/hahn/
$ under 15USD
$$ 15-25USD
$$$ 25-50USD
$$$$ over 50USD
Amy Reiley, Master of Gastronomy is the author of Fork Me,
Spoon Me: the sensual cookbook,
www.forkmespoonme.com and the creator of Life of Reiley,
www.lifeofreiley.com
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