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Tasting Notes for A.Hansen

(212 notes on 200 wines)

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White - Sparkling
3/16/2024 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
Brioche and orchard fruits on the nose. Great intensity and depth on the nose. The palate is concentrated and vinous with notes of brioche, apple tart, toasted almonds, apricot and white flowers. Finish goes on and on. So balanced.
Red
2/8/2024 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
90 points
Nose of red and blue fruit. Palate is slightly thinner than you would expect. Smoked meat, blue fruit, pencil and alcohol. Showing good development.
Red
2/2/2024 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
A light and expansive nose. The palate has red fruit, wet stones and sous bois. Good concentration and acidity.
Red
2017 Saxum The Hexe Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
12/25/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
An explosive nose of dark fruit, cassis and spice. The palate is deep, concentrated and spiced with notes dark fruit preserves, smoked meat, minerals, spices and crème de cassis. A great Christmas wine.
Red
2018 Saxum Broken Stones Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
12/3/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
93 points
Complex nose of spice and cacao. The palate is rich with good acidity and concentration. The palate has a mix of red and blue fruit, pepper, violets and oak spice. There is a slight dryness on the very long finish.
Red
11/12/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
Young and delightful. The nose is classic cote rotie with great delineation. The palate is deep and concentrated with good acidity. There are notes of blue and black fruit, smoked bacon fat, crushed black pepper and flowers. Finish goes on and on. Great today but will improve for at least 10 years if not longer.
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White
11/5/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Pure nose of stones, white fruit and petrol. The palate has good concentration and persistence. There are notes of minerals, stones, pear and orchard fruit. Classy.
White
10/7/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Rich nose. Palate is waxy with notes of stone fruit, tea and herbs. Still retains good freshness. Interesting and enjoyable.
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Red
2018 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District (view label images)
9/1/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
Outstanding. Powerful nose of crème de cassis and spice cake. The palate is concentrated but with good acidity to bring real balance for such a deep wine. Blackcurrant liqueur, coffee, spices and pepper. Finish goes on and on.
White - Sparkling
8/26/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
95 points
What a unique wine. A nose of baked apple and white fruit. The palate is unbelievable - baked apple, flowers, mushroom, umami and baked bread. So intense. Finish goes on.
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Red
2017 Saxum James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
8/12/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
The nose is wonderful. Deep, concentrated and filled with waves of dark cherry, blackcurrant and spice. The palate is full bodied and intense with notes of dark fruit, cassis, spice and fruitcake. Has enough acidity to balance out the power. The finish is so persistent. Really delivers.
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White - Sparkling
7/2/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Such a consistent champagne. Deep and exotic nose of apples, pear, brioche and flowers. The palate is rich and concentrated with similar notes of white fruit, bread and flowers. Vinous and complete. Real depth.
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Red
2017 Saxum 4 Hearts Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Blend (view label images)
6/25/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
93 points
Really delightful. Nose is loaded with intense purple fruit and licorice. The palate is deep, intense and concentrated. Notes of black cherry, plum, strawberry, licorice, flowers and coconut. Beautiful.
Red
6/4/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Opened well in advance given how young the wine is. Deep and rich nose. The palate is concentrated with notes of red and blue fruit, pepper and smoke. Very tasty.
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White - Sparkling
3/24/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
Really nice champagne. Nose of white flowers, apples and bread. The palate has great concentration and acidity with notes of citrus, baked apples, bread and flowers.
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White - Sparkling
3/17/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
A lighter weight Dom Perignon. Notes of apple, elderflower and white flowers. Very tasty.
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White - Sparkling
2/2/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
Nose of apple and bread. Rich, complex and savoury palate. Wonderful Pinot noir.
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Red
2018 Saxum Paderewski Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Blend (view label images)
2/2/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
93 points
Concentrated nose of sweet dark fruit. The palate is concentrated and full bodied with notes of black currant, blackberry and licorice. Delightful.
Red
1/8/2023 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Very enjoyable. The nose is deep and concentrated, full of red fruit. The palate has notes of red cherry, blood orange and orange peel. Very fruit driven. Great body and concentration for a pinot noir.
Red
12/25/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
91 points
A more savoury young Gevrey. Nose of underbrush, dark fruit and wood. The palate has medium concentration with good acidic out. There is an interesting mix of fruit and savoury notes of underbrush, sous bois, wood, iron and dark fruit. Long finish.
White - Sweet/Dessert
1988 Château Rieussec Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)
12/25/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Another delightful bottle of this. Notes of grand marnier, candied orange peel, burnt sugar and manuka honey. Great concentration. Slightly cloying.
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Red
12/2/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
91 points
A rather delightful village wine. A slightly wild nose of red fruit, herbs and underbrush. The palate has good concentration and acidity with notes of red cherry, violets and spice. Good and will improve.
Red
11/25/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
91 points
Nose of crunchy red fruit. The palate is deep with great acidity and concentration. Notes of cranberry, cherry and citrus. Terrific village wine.
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Red
2018 Saxum G2 Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
10/22/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
Delightful concentrated nose of dark fruit, herbs and spice. The palate is concentrated and dense but lifted by acidity on the finish. The palate has sweet dark fruit, berry liqueur, herbs, licorice and smoked meat. The kind of wine I always hope Southern Rhone would be.
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White - Sparkling
10/16/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Nose of lemon meringue. The palate has notes of lemon, almond and flowers. Rich with good acidity and texture.
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White
10/15/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
93 points
Orchard fruit bursts from the glass. The palate has real weight and concentration. Notes of peach, apricot, flowers, honey, minerals and spice. A lovely wine.
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Red
10/9/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Nose of dark red and blue fruit. The palate has notes of blackberries, menthol and violets. Good concentration with nice acidity. Very tasty.
Red
10/9/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
Fully mature nose of red fruit, sous bois and spice. The palate has good acidity with notes of cherry, leather, earth and spice. Mature and in a good place. Racy acidity that is characteristic of 1996s.
Red
1997 Sylvain Cathiard Romanée St. Vivant Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)
10/7/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
Wonderful nose of sous bois and crunchy red fruit. The palate has good depth and concentration. Good acidity running through it. Cherry, forest floor, spice and strawberry. Really delightful particularly for a 1997. Mature and going strong.
Red
10/2/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
95 points
Still majestic. The nose is full of bright red fruit and sous bois. The palate has rich red fruit, minerals and earth. Terrific concentration and density.
White - Sparkling
9/11/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Yeast and petrol on the nose. The palate is broad with good concentration, highlighted by notes of red apple, flowers and bread.
Red
9/9/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
94 points
Hugely concentrated nose of dark fruit, blackberry jam and flowers. The palate is thick and full bodied with notes of sweet red and black fruit, spices, minerals and flowers. Layers of flavour and concentration. Fantastic but will of course improve.
White - Sparkling
8/29/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
93 points
Nose of orchard fruit, flowers, brioche and oak. The palate is expansive and concentrated with apple, brioche, spice, flint and white flowers. Great balance. Consistently delivers. A truly enjoyable champagne.
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Red
8/21/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
91 points
Light nose of sous bois, herbs and cherries. The palate is balanced with notes of strawberries, cherries, a hint of balsamic, earth and sous bois. There is quite high acidity. The palate is a little on the thinner side.
Red
8/13/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
93 points
Notes of cedar, dark fruit and mocha. The palate is concentrated with good acidity and balance. There are layers of blackberries, black currant, chocolate, cedar and coffee beans. Rich and crowd pleasing.
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Red
2017 Saxum G2 Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
8/8/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
93 points
Notes of black cherry, spice and a hint of mocha. The palate is deep, concentrated and rich with layers of blue and red fruit with oak spice and a hint of salted meat. Good acidity frames the palate. The finish goes on and on.
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White - Sparkling
5/14/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Rather tasty. A light nose of white flowers and a hint of apple. The palate is balanced and surprisingly understated for the vintage with notes of flowers, mint and crisp green apple. Good length.
White - Sparkling
4/18/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Pear and white flowers on the nose. The palate has real power and concentration with notes of pear, apple, flowers and chalk. Good length.
Red
4/6/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
A charming nose dark red currants, earth and spice. The palate has ample concentration and weight, framed with good acidity. Notes of dark cherry, red currants and oak. In great balance. A lovely village wine.
White - Sparkling
4/2/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
A slightly muted nose of bread and saline. The palate is expansive and concentrated with notes of apples, yeast and fresh pastry. Great palate - needs a little more on the nose.
White
2013 Domaine de Montille Corton-Charlemagne Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay (view label images)
3/18/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
93 points
Nose of apples and something a little more tropical with a hint of beeswax. The palate is dense and concentrated with red and green apples, crushed stones and again a slight waxy texture. Very concentrated, almost like it has a bit of dry extract. Impressive.
White - Sparkling
3/15/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Rich nose of tarte tatin. The palate is concentrated and supported with enough acidity to frame it. Ripe green apples, pastry and flowers.
White
3/11/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
A concentrated nose of orchard fruit. The palate is framed with good acidity but has real weight to it. Notes of pear, apple, apricot, white flowers and mineral. Relatively rich for a 2017. Delightful.
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Red
3/10/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Black cherry and crunchy red fruit. The palate is taught with good acidity, black cherry and darker red fruit, stems and a hint of oak. Surprisingly tannic for a Pinot Noir.
White - Sparkling
3/6/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
Notes of freshly baked bread and orchard fruit. The palate has good concentration and length with notes of crunchy red apple, flowers, mint and pastry. Very tasty.
White - Sparkling
3/4/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
93 points
Nose of marzipan and yellow fruit. The palate is concentrated and expansive with pear, almonds and fresh pastry. There is a slight lactic note. Delightful.
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White - Sparkling
2/27/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
91 points
A nose of rich baked apple. The palate is broad and concentrated with notes of warm baked tarte tatin, citrus and flowers. Long finish.
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White - Sparkling
2/21/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
A rich nose of orchard fruit. A concentrated and creamy palate of ripe pear, apricot and lemon cream. Concentrated and full bodied. Good length. Pleasurable and hedonistic.
Red
2006 Camille Giroud Charmes-Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)
2/20/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
93 points
Nose of fresh earth, underbrush, mushrooms and sweet red fruit. Expansive and well delineated. The palate is medium bodied and well balanced with good acidity and complexity. Notes of truffles, red cherry, sweet strawberry, sous bois and dried meat. Incredibly drinkable. Lacks a little concentration to be truly excellent but wonderful to have in the glass. In a good place but no rush to drink.
Red
2/12/2022 - A.Hansen Likes this wine:
92 points
A nose of cool dark and red fruit. The palate has a tightly wound core of black currant, black cherry, red fruit, dried herbs and minerals. The finish carries on. Lots of stuff and potential here.
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