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Hangtime Cellars
| Owner(s) | Folio Fine Wine Partners |
| Web site | www.hangtimewines.com |
| Link to this site |
Hangtime Cellars is one of the labels from the Folio Fine Wine Partners located in Napa Carneros. In addition to a California Pinot Noir (from Santa Barbara County), single vineyard Pinot Noirs are produced from Arroyo Seco (Force Canyon Vineyard) and Carneros (Gallery Vineyard that surrounds the Folio Winemakers' Studio). An AOC Pinot Noir from Burgundy and Marlborough, New Zealand are also offered. The winemakers are Tony Coltrin and Rob Mondavi.
The wines are sold online at www.noblemerchants.com. Regarding other wines in the Folio Fine Wine Partner's portfolio, visit www.foliowine.com. Tasting is available daily 10:00 - 5:00 PM at the Folio Winemakers' Studio at 1285 Dealy Lane in Napa. 707-256-2757
Articles About Hangtime Cellars
Reviewed Wines
2006 Hangtime Force Canyon Vineyard Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $15. 100% Pinot Noir. Aged 7
months in 33% new oak barrels.
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Scent of rich, ripe strawberry jam with a hint of new oak. Very ripe verging on
stewed fruit flavors with a touch of mocha dust. Light and restrained with admirable finesse and balance.
Reviewed November 17, 2008
ARTICLE »
2006 Hangtime Force Canyon Vineyard Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir
13.55 alc.,
$15. Named for the lengthy hang time (123 days) of the grapes in
this wine.
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Ripe, jammy berries with hint of new oak on the nose.
Thrust of ripe fruit flavors which are slightly raisiny with a touch of tea
and mocha dust. Fruity and flavorful, lightly weighted but satisfying.
Balanced and clean with admirable finesse. A recession buster.
Reviewed May 7, 2009
ARTICLE »
2006 Hangtime Force Canyon Vineyard Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $15. 100% Pinot Noir. Aged 7 months in 33% new oak barrels. · Scent of rich, ripe strawberry jam with a hint of new oak. Very ripe verging on stewed fruit flavors with a touch of mocha dust. Light and restrained with admirable finesse and balance. Reviewed November 17, 2008 ARTICLE »
2006 Hangtime Force Canyon Vineyard Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir
13.55 alc., $15. Named for the lengthy hang time (123 days) of the grapes in this wine. · Ripe, jammy berries with hint of new oak on the nose. Thrust of ripe fruit flavors which are slightly raisiny with a touch of tea and mocha dust. Fruity and flavorful, lightly weighted but satisfying. Balanced and clean with admirable finesse. A recession buster. Reviewed May 7, 2009 ARTICLE »
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