Vineyard: Hagan

AppellationSonoma Coast
VarietiesChardonnay, Pinot Noir

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2013 Red Car Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.3% alc.,TA 0.57, $45. Sourced from several vineyards: Red Car Estate (21%), Platt (19%), Bohemian Station (18%), Falstaff (12%), Riddle Ranch (12%), Hagan (11%) and Clary Ranch (7%). Average harvest Brix 22.5º. Calera, “828,” 777, 115, Pommard and Schoolhouse clones. Aged in 10% new and 90% neutral French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Dark red berries and cherries are featured in this mid weight wine that is smooth on the palate, nicely balanced, and offers a lip-smacking cut of acidity on the finish. An admirable reflection of the Sonoma Coast in this vintage. Score: 90. Reviewed November 22, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Red Car Hagan Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

13.6% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.59, 75 cases, $58. Grapes harvested from a 1.5-acre section of the organically farmed vineyard planted to Old Wente clone. Yields were half of what was harvested in 2012. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 33% new and 67% neutral. · Moderate golden yellow color and clear in the glass. Inviting aromas of golden apple, nutty oak and stony minerality. Slightly viscous and very harmonious on the palate, with flavors of lemon, golden apple tart and caramel. Perfectly integrated acidity with a satiny finish filled with yellow fruit goodness. Score: 91. Reviewed November 22, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Red Car Hagan Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.2% alc., TA 0.51, 380 cases, $68. Vineyard is located 4.6 miles from the Pacific Ocean on a windswept ridge at 850 feet. Average harvest Brix 22º. Calera, 777 and 115 clones planted in Goldridge sandy loam. 11% whole cluster. Aged 12 months in 27% new and 73% neutral French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Reserved nose offering demure aromas of black cherry, briar and rose petal. Delicious core of vivid black cherry and black raspberry fruits that saturate the palate and persist through a remarkably intense finish that really grabs hold. Seductively silky with fine-grain tannins and a savory riff of spice. Score: 92. Reviewed November 22, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »