Hammell Wine Alliance

True Believer California Red Blend

9.512 ratings

9.64 pro ratings

California, USA

Red Blend

Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese

Top Notes For

Stanley Barrios

9.6

Stanley had this 7 years ago

Stanley had this 7 years ago

3 people found it helpfulApr 27th, 2018

9.5

The vineyard manager for all of Bien Nacido! Never seen such a high rating and I agree ...

The vineyard manager for all of Bien Nacido! Never seen such a high rating and I agree ...

1 person found it helpfulMar 3rd, 2020

Robert Rothfield

9.7

Absolutely spectacular!!

Absolutely spectacular!!

1 person found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2019

Robert Rothfield

9.5

From magnum with brief time in the decanter ......rich opulent red fruit and long finish

From magnum with brief time in the decanter ......rich opulent red fruit and long finish

1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2019

9.6

Not for the faint of heart. I paired this with Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs via Barefoot Contessa. 2 hour decant and it’s off...camphor, black fruit and cassis Lacquer. Without the decant I think the tannins maybe over the top. Lush and dense at first, time made it light and nimble. Rich and opulent with notes of juniper, taste of black truffle and a sweet note of molasses. Finish that is sweet and long with a slight sinus cleanser. Time will aid in the wines development. I’m in!

Not for the faint of heart. I paired this with Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs via Barefoot Contessa. 2 hour decant and it’s off...camphor, black fruit and cassis Lacquer. Without the decant I think the tannins maybe over the top. Lush and dense at first, time made it light and nimble. Rich and opulent with notes of juniper, taste of black truffle and a sweet note of molasses. Finish that is sweet and long with a slight sinus cleanser. Time will aid in the wines development. I’m in!

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2018

9.3

Grant had this 7 years ago

Grant had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2018

9.4

Very nice after double decant

Very nice after double decant

1 person found it helpfulMay 14th, 2018

Winemaker/Owner Eno Wines

9.5

Sasha had this 7 years ago

Sasha had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 25th, 2018

Robert Rothfield

9.5

Wow...off the hook! Expressive nose, full of energy and just jumps out of the glass.

Wow...off the hook! Expressive nose, full of energy and just jumps out of the glass.

Sep 13th, 2020

9.4

Brett had this 3 years ago

Brett had this 3 years ago

Nov 15th, 2021