Hamel Stratum Sonoma Valley Red Wine (2020)

Hamel creates Bordeaux-style wines from high-elevation micro-terroirs that express the energy of their volcanic soil sites in the western Mayacamas Mountains. Based out of Sonoma and focused exclusively on estate wines from Sonoma Valley and Moon Mountain District, Hamel's unwavering focus in winegrowing and winemaking is on maintaining the link between wine and its terroir.

Dark ruby swirling in the glass, the bouquet of the 2020 Stratum reveals dark cherry, plum and cassis, complemented by notes of violets, cedar and iron. Dark fruit flavors envelop a sanguine mineral core on the palate, framed by fine, supple tannins and a refreshing vibrancy. Balanced and classicaly poised, the wine shows an intricate, chalky minerality that brings flavor and persis tence. Enjoyable in the near-term, the wine wi l continue to develop over the next 10 years.

Blend: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot