PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Hamel 2022 Grenache from Moon Mountain District is a beautifully expressive and terroir-driven California red that captures the intensity and minerality of its volcanic hillside vineyards. With vibrant fruit and electric acidity framed by refined structure, it stands as one of Sonoma’s more compelling Grenache offerings and a superb example of elegant Rhône-style California Grenache.
This wine is produced by Hamel Family Wines in the Moon Mountain District AVA of Sonoma County, California, an appellation known for rocky, iron-rich volcanic soils, elevation-driven intensity, and long, balanced ripening.
The 2022 vintage was crafted from estate vines primarily from Nuns Canyon Vineyard with a smaller component from Hamel Family Ranch. Fermentation was conducted in stainless steel with 50 % whole-cluster inclusion, and the wine was aged entirely in concrete eggs to preserve purity, energy, and vivid fruit expression rather than overt oak influence.
Wine Enthusiast scores this Grenache 95 points, praising its dynamic aromatics and energetic palate, and highlighting its “cranberry, macerated cherry, gravel and sage” aromas followed by flavors of tart cherry, pithy orange, lemon thyme and fresh earth supported by crunchy tannin and electric acidity.
This score places it in the Superb category and underlines the wine’s stature among current California Grenaches.
Nose:
Bright and expressive, with cranberry, macerated red cherry, sage, gravelly minerality, and hints of citrus and wild herbs.
Palate:
Medium-bodied with tart red fruit, pithy orange zest, and lemon thyme, delivered through a framework of crunchy tannin and electric acidity that drives energy and freshness.
Finish:
Long and focused, lingering with fresh earth, vibrant acidity, and subtle mineral tones — a combination that reflects both the varietal purity and the volcanic Moon Mountain terroir.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | ~13% ABV |
| Origin / Region | Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County, California, USA |
| Production or Grape Type | Grenache |
| Aging or Maturation | Concrete eggs (no oak) |
| Aromas & Flavors | Cranberry, tart cherry, citrus, sage, earth |
| Style / Identity | Elegant, terroir-driven California Grenache |
Serve:
Slightly below room temperature (60–64 °F) in a large red wine glass to showcase aromatics and freshness.
Food Pairings:
Herb-crusted lamb — echoes savory herbal notes
Grilled Portobello mushrooms — complements earthy elements
Dishes with lemon and thyme — plays off citrus and herbal layers
"Cranberry, macerated cherry, gravel and sage aromas jump from the glass on the nose of this softly extracted and concrete egg aged Grenache. The palate displays flavors of tart cherry, pithy orange, lemon thyme and fresh earth in a framework of crunchy tannin and electric acidity." Wine Enthusiast 95 Points
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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