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"With minimal and gentle handling of my wines in the cellar and by seeking balanced, low yields in selected vineyards, I strive to produce handmade wines of individuality and elegance. Enjoy these wines in good spirits, and with good health and good friends." - Eric Hamacher
Hamacher Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are aged for 18 months in premium French oak barrels made from staves which are minimally toasted and aged for nearly twice as long as the industry norm. This leeches out all of the astringent phenolics and allows the wine to soften and integrate without absorbing harsh tannins or toastiness.
Eric’s Pinot Noirs emphasize his credo of “elegance over power” and are sensuous wines with broad dark notes of earth and spice. On the palate, they are richly textured and provide a lingering, satin-like finish. Each bears Hamacher’s winemaking style of soft tannins and near perfect balance.
2008 "H" Series Pinot Noir |
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| Plucked from the barrel after only 12 months of aging, this wine is truly bright, supple and delicious. Beautiful bing cherries and rich molasses spring from the glass. This is a wine of purity with alluring individuality and expression. Small production and a great value. More Details |
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2007 Hamacher Chardonnay Cuvee Forets Diverses |
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| Whole cluster pressing, malolactic fermentation and weekly stirring of the lees for close to a year, create elegant, supple, broad and satisfying Chardonnays of great complexity. Pear, citrus and anise dominate the aromatics, with mineral-laden creme brulee and apples on the palate. This beautiful Chardonnay is created from the Dijon clone grapes that thrive in Oregon’s cool-climate vineyards. More Details |
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2007 Hamacher Pinot Noir Willamette Valley |
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| "...The 2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley was sourced from relatively old vines (25+ years). It offers up a fragrant perfume of toast, spice box, earth notes, black cherry, and black raspberry. On the palate it displays an elegant personality, medium body, savory flavors, a silky texture, and excellent depth. This impeccably balanced Pinot will provide pleasure through 2019." - (91 Points) Robert Parker's Wine Adovcate. More Details |
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