| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2010 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
1/10/2024 - smoothjazz Likes this wine: 94 pointsOutstanding wine even better the second day; balanced, with moderate intensity, a long finish; fruit was still alive mostly red berry with mild tannin. |
| Red |
2016 Hamacher Pinot Noir "H"Willamette Valley more |
4/2/2024 - Ourwinething wrote: 92 pointsLike old baseball gloves, dark cherry, and smarties. Just so good |
| Red |
2014 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
3/17/2024 - JohnMcIlwain Likes this wine: NRWhen you are in the midst of mud season/fools’ spring and the biodynamic calendar gives you a flower day, maybe open a Pinot Noir. And if it’s one from criminally under-appreciated Eric Hamacher, so much the better! Upon opening the robe is garnet to ruby hue, though with air this veers more on the ruby spectrum. The nose similarly shows some age and a bit of backwards oxidative ferruginous character, but 45 minutes in the decanter brings out red fruit, spice, balsam, and a whiff of rosehip. There are sotto whispers of nutmeg, and cola from the wood, as well but air remedies this as the pretty florals and red fruit aromas take precedence. There’s some richness here that belies the reported 13.6% abv (no heat, but enough glycerin and texture on the mid-palate), though the tannins are resolving nicely and there’s plenty of acidic verve driving the finish. I suspect another five years will allow all the elements to knit—though I hasten to attest this is very good to excellent. Shining with feijoada (Brazilian black beans), picanha steak, and a salad with a bitter orange vinaigrette, of all things. But I’d be comfortable serving this with braised duck legs or pork belly. Real fine Pinot Noir from one of the nicest winemakers in the Willamette Valley. Decant if drinking now, but seriously, no hurry. Re-buy? 6 bottles clearly wasn’t enough. |
| Red |
2005 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
11/24/2023 - Tluc455 wrote: NRDrinking very well now. Decanted for an hour but tasted great upon opening. Has put on some weight and showed secondary flavors but still had plenty of fruit left. I think the bottle has a lot of life left. Would like to try in five more years. Big hit at thanksgiving dinner. |
| Red |
2008 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
11/2/2023 - mlemaire wrote: 95 pointsCherries and antique furniture, transparent and fully evolved. This was just fantastic and a bit of a surprise. So good but don't wait. |
| Red |
2018 Hamacher Pinot Noir "H"Willamette Valley more |
8/2/2023 - Ourwinething wrote: 90 pointsGo to bottle of Pinot mid-week. Cannot beat it, especially at the price point. |
| White |
2014 Hamacher Chardonnay Cuvée Forêts DiversesWillamette Valley more |
7/16/2023 - sastewart wrote: 91 pointsFunky nose to start but it cleared and lemon and herbs came to the front. Medium bodied, with complex minerality and apple flavors. Nice finish - sort of smokey, good minerality. This was a much better bottle than one I tried last month. 91 points |
| Rosé |
2015 Hamacher Pinot Noir RoséOregon more |
5/27/2023 - JuliannaDHS Likes this wine: 90 pointsPerhaps getting a bit long in the tooth, it was still enjoyable. Lots of ripe strawberry but good acidity to give this energy. |
| Red |
2012 Hamacher Pinot Noir Lazy River Vineyard Oregonmore |
5/25/2023 - smoothjazz wrote: 95 pointsGreat vintage and great vineyard from a great winemaker equals a great wine. This wine was exceptional & flawless. |
| Red |
2015 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
3/11/2023 - capnkirk wrote: 90 pointsStill holding up. Softened tannins. Fruit still had solid tastes of berries and chocolate. |
| Red |
2015 Hamacher True Story Volume IIIWillamette Valley Pinot Noir more |
12/20/2022 - @yourfavoritewino Likes this wine: NRStill drinking well. Good fruit. Want to buy more while it’s still there! |
| Red |
2016 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
11/25/2022 - Burgundy Al wrote: 90 pointsFresh and dried red cherry with both sweet and savory spice, while showing wonderful balance and depth. I used to drink Eric's wines more frequently a decade+ ago, and I don't know why I rarely drink them any more. |
| Red |
2017 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
8/28/2022 - Harley1199 wrote: NRBy the glass. Elegant, harmonious wine with aromas of cherries and redcurrants mixed with cloves and cinnamon. A beautiful masculine perfume. On the palate there are no echoes of those notes, rather it is closed and with too much wood both in the initial attack and in the aftertaste. Hard to recommend except for that nose. |
| Red |
2015 Hamacher True Story Volume IIIWillamette Valley Pinot Noir more |
6/7/2022 - ScubaSommelier wrote: flawedToo much volatile acidity. Bummed. Muted flavor and strong aromas of acetone |
| Red |
2017 Hamacher Pinot Noir "H"Willamette Valley more |
5/11/2022 - Fiorano wrote: 91 pointsFruity, balanced and enjoyable Oregon pinot. An excellent value. Should drink well for several more years. |
| Red |
2012 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
4/3/2022 - Miacat Likes this wine: NRVery nice Pinot. Wonderful nose. |
| Red |
2005 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
3/27/2022 - PhN Likes this wine: 93 pointsOn opening the wine was thin and sour. Within 30 minutes it was opening as a well balanced PN with great depth and complexity. Very enjoyable for the three hours it lasted. Alas, only one left. I think it is great now, but not to wait too long. |
| Red |
2016 Hamacher Pinot Noir "H"Willamette Valley more |
2/10/2022 - Jack Cranley Likes this wine: 91 pointsGreat value play here. Very quintessential Oregon Pinot Noir with plenty of pie cherry, raspberry. a little plum, and a nice lacing of cinnamon spice, gingerbread cookie and even a nutty sort of almond note. |
| Red |
2005 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
6/13/2021 - PhN Likes this wine: 90 pointsDelicious, but fading. Drink up. |
| Red |
2016 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
5/30/2021 - capnkirk Likes this wine: 93 pointsnotes of berries, an elegant wine that is drinking superbly. |
| Red |
2015 Hamacher Pinot Noir "H"Willamette Valley more |
2/9/2021 - PSpot Likes this wine: 83 pointsPleasant every day drinking wine, no nose, nice palate, moderate finish, well made with limited character 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2012 Hamacher Pinot Noir Lazy River Vineyard Oregonmore |
1/2/2021 - smoothjazz wrote: 95 pointsFlat-nose bouquet upon opening with nice balance of fruit and tannin. After a two hour decant, nose opened up with dried plum and violet. Wonderful tart-cherry fruit with a perfect balance of tannin. Outstanding wine made by an iconic wine maker. This wine will continue to evolve for another decade. |
| Red |
2014 Hamacher True Story Volume IIWillamette Valley Pinot Noir more |
12/12/2020 - rjquillin Likes this wine: NRA nice GO closeout bottle. Unfortunately only picked up two, went back and gone. Consumed over a few nights with little if any falloff. drink or hold |
| Red |
2010 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
11/15/2020 - smoothjazz wrote: 92 pointsTwo hour decant before a Pinot Noir wine tasting. Superb wine with expressive fruit balanced with subdued tannin. Raspberry, cherry fruit with an undertone of earthy terroir. Medium finish. This wine is a classic Willamette Valley Pinot Noir made in a burgundian style by an iconic wine maker. This wine will improve for another decade. |
| Red |
2009 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
8/6/2020 - Bandreas Likes this wine: NRColor Burgundy red with brown tinges, on the medium to lighter side. |
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