2015 Hahn SLH GSM
Retail Price: $60.00
91 pts - Vinous
"Brilliant ruby-red. Deep-pitched cherry and blackberry aromas are energized by suggestions of peppery spices and fresh flowers and backed by a subtle vanilla nuance. Fleshy and appealingly sweet, offering juicy blackberry, cherry and spicecake flavors underscored by a vein of juicy acidity. Shows an appealing blend of power and vivacity and finishes supple and very long, with velvety tannins adding shape and grip." - J.R.
Our vineyards planted in the Santa Lucia Highlands experience a long and dry growing season that results in wines with remarkable depth, complexity and ripe fruit flavors. Our SLH vineyards – Lone Oak, Smith, Doctor’s, and Hook – are planted on a narrow bench at elevations ranging from 200 to 1,200 feet above sea level. Here, plentiful sun and well-drained soils aid concentration and flavor development.
Our inspiration for GSM comes from the Rhone valley of southern France. We cultivate one of the few blocks of Syrah in the Santa Lucia Highlands, and we farm the only productive Grenache. Our estate grown GSM combines the richness and depth of the Santa Lucia Highlands while honoring the regal heritage of the Rhone blends.