THE SOMMELIER JOURNAL FEBRUARY/MARCH • 2018 $10.00 US/$12.00 CANADA THE SOMM JOURNAL A view of THEASZÚ HISTORIC ELIXIR Budapest along the Danube. OF HUNGARY Associated with Royalty for Centuries, It’s the KING OF WINES In 1980 we had big dreams. © 2018 Hahn Family Wines Family © 2018 Hahn Why stop now? Lucienne Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs Long ago, Nicolaus “Nicky” Hahn set his sights on producing wines of distinction from Monterey County. At the time, the eastern slope of the Santa Lucia Mountains was unknown but with its well-drained soils, Pacific winds and fog, and warm summer days, it was a clear bet that Pinot Noir would grow well. Recognizing the area’s unique qualities, Nicky led an effort with other neighbor growers to establish a new appellation and in 1991, Santa Lucia Highlands was born. Now, with our four certified sustainable estate vineyards planted primarily to Pinot Noir, we celebrate Santa Lucia Highlands with carefully crafted, single vineyard selections. Consistently awarded 90+ points, these wines are signature Nicky Hahn. Sometimes, big dreams do come true. Visit our Estate 37700 Foothill Road Soledad, CA 93960 FEBRUARY/MARCH Vol. 5 No. 1 THE SOMM JOURNAL PUBLISHER / EDITORIAL DIRECTOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Meridith May Anthony Dias Blue
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