Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Pinot, Paella and Live Music at HANNA's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

May 4th; 1 - 4pm at our HANNA Alexander Valley Hospitality Center
 
Spend the afternoon at HANNA Winery indulging in some local favorites while celebrating Cinco de Mayo Fiesta style! Relax by the vineyards and take in the views of the beautiful Alexander Valley. Enjoy listening to the music of local artist, Steve Pile, eating savory fresh seafood Paella catered by the famous Paella Guy. Sip newly released wine in a crystal HANNA logoed wine glass that is yours to keep.


Pricing: $40 for Wine Club Members and their guests. $45 for non-members.


Come meet up with old friends and make new ones as you celebrate with the HANNA Winery Family!


Space is Limited. For Reservations and further information:

Contact the HANNA Hospitality team: 707-431-4310 x124 or wine@hannawinery.com


Cheers,

HANNA Hospitality Team


  

Monday, 15 April 2013

Counting chickens

  Count these Clusters!  Yes,  I know  these chickens are long from being  hatched . The safety of the barn is still 5 months hence, but given providence and due propitiation it will be another great year for Pinot Noir. I will be looking at the other varieties that emerge from dormancy over the next week. 


  

"Join us as we talk with Christine...

"Join us as we talk with Christine Hanna about a simpler time in the wine-growing world, and what it takes to plan for the family’s future generations." www.graperadio.com

Catching Up with Christine Hanna

Meridith May of The Tasting Panel Magazine, April 2013 issue, writes, "Christine Hanna, statuesque and beautiful, leads a thriving family business in the heart of Northern California’s Alexander Valley: Hanna Winery."




  


Thursday, 11 April 2013

Buy Tickets for Cinco de Mayo at HANNA in Alexander Valley

Spend an afternoon at HANNA Winery relaxing in our picnic area listening to the music of Steve Pile, sipping on HANNA wine while celebrating Cinco de Mayo in fiesta style with Paella being served.



Wine Club Members $55.00

Non-Wine Club Members $65.00



You can contact the winery at 707.431.4310 or at wine@hannawinery.com


  



Tuesday, 9 April 2013

"The Tasting Panel" Interviews Christine Hanna (April 2013 Iss.)

“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)






  

Sunday, 7 April 2013

April Wine of the Month...Two Ranch Red!

April Wine Special…Two Ranch Red!  20% for Non Wine Club; 30% for Wine Club

 
Our Two Ranch Red is a beautiful blend of eleven HANNA and Bismark varietals.  It is plum in color with rich aromas of vanilla, cinnamon, carob, Santa Rosa plum and boysenberry.  The rich aroma gives way to flavors reminiscent of sandalwood, Bing cherry, mulberry, sweet oak and roasted quinoa.  This wine is plush, with moderate tannins and  a polished finish.  It is the perfect wine for any occasion, whether it’s a dinner party or weekday pizza night.  Two Ranch Red will be a hit!


Retail: $30/ $24 for non-members/ $21 for wine club

 
Two Ranch Red:   36.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30.2% Merlot, 14% Zinfandel, 5.6% Malbec, 4.6% Pinot Noir, 4.4% Syrah, 2.1% Petite Sirah, 1.8% Cabernet Franc, 0.4% Sangiovese, 0.3% Petite Verdot, 0.2% Sauvignon Blanc
 
 634 cases produced