You can taste raspberries, cherries, vanilla, toasty flavors and sweet spices.
It is soft yet well-structured, bright and fresh with a pleasant acidity and a smooth finish.
Located along a mountain ridge in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Smith Vineyard is Hahn's highest vineyard, at approximately 180-360 metres above sea level.
The original vineyard was Hahn's first company-owned vineyard, planted in 1974, and the current 131-acre vineyard is also certified sustainable.
The east-facing fields have rocky, well-drained soils and are located above the fog line, in an area with a long growing season with cool temperatures, moderate winds and abundant sunshine.
A single-vineyard Pinot Noir brand produced by Hahn Winery.
Nicky worked hard to get Santa Lucia Highlands (SLH) promoted to AVA status, and replanted all of the SLH vineyards, which were originally planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, to create the best Pinot Noir that can fully express the individuality of SLH.
This vineyard is privately owned and produced by the Hahn family for premium Pinot Noir.
Lucienne is a derivative of Nicky's middle name, Lucienne, and is the feminine version of the name in honor of Santa Lucia, the patron saint of light.
The label features her crown, a reference to Santa Lucia, who is said to have provided light during the dark winter months with a crown of candles.