“Catching Up with Christine Hanna” with The Tasting Panel
The Tasting Panel’s April 2013 issue offers an in-depth look at a “Sonoma Vintner and Super Mom [who] Hits Her Stride”, our very own Christine Hanna.
The article explores the growth of HANNA Winery under the business leadership of Chris, who developed our Sauvignon Blanc, as well as expanding HANNA vineyards. Currently, HANNA Winey is in full production at four estate vineyards located in Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley and Mt. Veeder.
Chris now sees the winery as being in “refinement mode”. Hanna comments, “In many ways I have come into my own as a businesswoman and a mother.” This is reflected through her work with our winemakers or developing relationships with distributors. The reward for all this hard work can be found in a bottle of HANNA wine.
HANNA 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, is described as being “[our] best release ever” with “…lime zest and peach…the edginess is held in check by a jasmine, heather and lilac trio and bundled by incense and spice.” ($19)
HANNA 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, “hypnotizes with a fragrance of spiced cinnamon and dried cherries” and receives an “A-plus for food pairing”. The superb quality of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is achieved through canopy management or picking the grapes earlier, enabling flavor quality and lower alcohol. ($40)
HANNA 2010 Bismark Mountain Vineyard Zinfandel, Mt. Veeder Vineyard, was grown at an elevation of 1,400 to 1,600 feet, the highest elevation vineyard in Sonoma. It is described as not being “jammy or port-like” instead it is “structured, with natural acidity, overt fruit and amazingly juicy.” ($56)
The Tasting Panel’s April 2013 issue offers an in-depth look at a “Sonoma Vintner and Super Mom [who] Hits Her Stride”, our very own Christine Hanna.
The article explores the growth of HANNA Winery under the business leadership of Chris, who developed our Sauvignon Blanc, as well as expanding HANNA vineyards. Currently, HANNA Winey is in full production at four estate vineyards located in Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley and Mt. Veeder.
Chris now sees the winery as being in “refinement mode”. Hanna comments, “In many ways I have come into my own as a businesswoman and a mother.” This is reflected through her work with our winemakers or developing relationships with distributors. The reward for all this hard work can be found in a bottle of HANNA wine.
HANNA 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, is described as being “[our] best release ever” with “…lime zest and peach…the edginess is held in check by a jasmine, heather and lilac trio and bundled by incense and spice.” ($19)
HANNA 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, “hypnotizes with a fragrance of spiced cinnamon and dried cherries” and receives an “A-plus for food pairing”. The superb quality of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is achieved through canopy management or picking the grapes earlier, enabling flavor quality and lower alcohol. ($40)
HANNA 2010 Bismark Mountain Vineyard Zinfandel, Mt. Veeder Vineyard, was grown at an elevation of 1,400 to 1,600 feet, the highest elevation vineyard in Sonoma. It is described as not being “jammy or port-like” instead it is “structured, with natural acidity, overt fruit and amazingly juicy.” ($56)
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