Hanna Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (75cl, 14.5%)

A 2012 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Hanna Winery, made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Hanna Winery was founded in 1985 by Dr. Elias Hanna. The 2012 vintage was hand-picked during cool hours, sorted, destemmed and partially crushed into stainless steel tanks. Pressing was done to taste, and the blend was assembled in spring 2013 before ageing in 70% new French and Hungarian oak barrels. The nose shows black olive, clove, fennel, blueberry, pain perdu and baking spice. The palate is full and concentrated yet soft, with chocolate, blueberry, black cherry, sweet tobacco, sassafras and menthol. The finish is long and grippy, with flinty minerality, violet, terracotta and lingering dark fruit and earth.