Text Box: A Monthly Newsletter From THE STILL JUNE, 2008

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Text Box: Along California’s central coast lies the renowned Monterey County appellation and within that, the Santa Lucia Highlands, home to the Hahn family’s vineyard estate. Nicolaus (“Nicky”) Hahn and his wife Gaby discovered a love for California wines in the mid-1970’s. A two year search led them to the breathtaking beauty and ideal growing conditions of Monterey County where they subsequently purchased two ranches on which to plant vineyards and start a winery. Their first wines, released under the Smith & Hook label, received numerous awards and critical acclaim. In 1991 Nicky decided to follow up his success with Smith & Hook and create a new wine brand aptly named Hahn Estates. The Hahn brand was created to showcase supple, accessible and attractively priced wines from the family’s Monterey County vineyards. The Hahn wines are produced from five vineyards located in the Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey County appellations. This regions boasts the most varied climatic conditions of any region in California. The wind and fog interact with solar radiation to slow grapes’ ripening, producing up two months longer growing season than in warmer grape growing regions. These conditions create fruit with more varietal intensity, flavor, depth and structure, and thus, exceptional wines. THE STILL is excited to feature Hahn Estates as our Winery-of-the-Month. Wines of Monterey Distinction.

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JUNE                      WINERY OF THE MONTH              2008

 
HAHN WINERY

CHARDONNAY

Monterey 2006

 

This is a full-spectrum wine showing distinct aromas of apricot, peach and pineapple balanced on a delicate thread of oak. The palate is a lush mélange of green apple and tropical fruits that persist well into the finish.

 

 

 

$9.99 /bottle   

 

MERLOT

Monterey 2006

 

A complete wine, with aromatics of dark cherry and plum and dark fruit flavors with layers of raspberry and cassis. Soft and developed mouth-feel with enough tannins to stretch out the finish.

 

 

 

 

$9.99 /bottle    

 

PINOT NOIR

Monterey 2005

 

Lush flavors of red fruits, blackberry and pomegranate wrap around the tongue. A considerable amount of silky tannins add serious weight to the midpalate.

 

Connoisseurs’ Guide 88 pts 10/07

 

 

$15.99 /bottle    

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Central Coast 2006

 

Bright aromatics of raspberry and cassis are underscored with spice and toasted notes. Plums, currant and other dark fruits fill the mouth. A delicate thread of acidity helps carry the length well into the finish.

 

 

 

$9.99 /bottle    

Text Box: 2006 MERITAGE—Aromatics of cherry, currant and dried herbs with a hint of cedar. Red fruits transition toward blueberry and plum on the palate. Moderate tannins develop into a superb finish. $14.99

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