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Hamel Wines
| Owner(s) | Kevin Hamel |
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Articles About Hamel Wines
Reviewed Wines
2004 Hamel Campbell Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 568 cases, $28 This is from a
vintage that was very warm at the start of harvest. The result was a powerful and structured wine.
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Last
time I tasted it earlier this year it was still a debutante waiting to come out. Now it is the belle of the ball.
This Pinot is a cherries jubilee and my wife actually got excited about this one. She insisted I buy some
and put it aside in a corner of my cellar just for her. Patty’s pick of the litter.
Reviewed November 26, 2006
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2004 Hamel Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
$31. The 2006 vintage has been released.
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A reliable source of restrained, nicely-crafted Pinot Noir.
The nose is composed of toast, black cherry, roasted nuts and a hint of alcohol. Very gentle and soft red
cherry flavors with a clean finish. An easy drinker.
Reviewed April 7, 2008
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2003 Hamel Campbell Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 553 cases, $28
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The seductive
nose has blackberries, exotic woods, a little leather and chocolate. It is soft and silky on the palate. The
coating tannins are well-integrated. Pure pleasure.
Reviewed November 26, 2006
ARTICLE »
2004 Hamel Campbell Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 568 cases, $28 This is from a vintage that was very warm at the start of harvest. The result was a powerful and structured wine. · Last time I tasted it earlier this year it was still a debutante waiting to come out. Now it is the belle of the ball. This Pinot is a cherries jubilee and my wife actually got excited about this one. She insisted I buy some and put it aside in a corner of my cellar just for her. Patty’s pick of the litter. Reviewed November 26, 2006 ARTICLE »
2004 Hamel Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
$31. The 2006 vintage has been released. · A reliable source of restrained, nicely-crafted Pinot Noir. The nose is composed of toast, black cherry, roasted nuts and a hint of alcohol. Very gentle and soft red cherry flavors with a clean finish. An easy drinker. Reviewed April 7, 2008 ARTICLE »
2003 Hamel Campbell Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 553 cases, $28 · The seductive nose has blackberries, exotic woods, a little leather and chocolate. It is soft and silky on the palate. The coating tannins are well-integrated. Pure pleasure. Reviewed November 26, 2006 ARTICLE »
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