Hangtime News & Reviews

86 points- Best Buy
2006 Arroyo Seco Force Canyon Vineyard Pinot Noir
"An earthy, almost umami savor brings balance to the rich strawberry flavors in this juicy pinot noir. The full, chewy tannins suggest pairing this with grilled portk"
- Wine & Spirits, April 2008

89 points- Best Buy
2006 Carneros Napa Valley Gallery Vineyard Pinot Noir
Red fruit scents of raspberry and cranberrylend this pinot a col tone. It's simple and fimrly built, with a touch of tarriness to the tannin. For a slad of duck confit.
- Wine & Spirits, April 2008

Hangtime rocks with the 50th Grammy Awards!
Hangtime Cellars is proud to partner with The Cheese Impresario to honor Aretha Franklin, recipient of the Grammy's Music Cares 2008 Person of the Year Award.  Celebrity presenters will have the opportunity to enjoy a private in-home wine & cheese party hosted by The Cheese Impresario and featuring the 2005 Hangtime Carneros Gallery Vineyard Pinot Noir, a beautifully styled, cool-climate Pinot Noir from Napa Valley .

88 pts - Hangtime Pinot Noir 2004
"If good, cheap pinot noir is your holy grail, look not further.  This spicy elixir of berries, pepper and peppermint is as light in color as it is light and pretty in taste.  It finished with pungency to lift the flavors of grilled fish with sun-dried tomato pasta."
- Wine & Spirits, April 2006

Hangtime Pinot Noir 2003
Regarding the Houston Rodeo: “The Grand Champion Best of Show winner was Hangtime Cellar’s Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2003. A salamanzar (the equivalent of 12 750ml bottles) of the winning wine sold for $90,000.”
- Wine Spectator, June 2005

Grand Champion Best in Show - Hangtime Pinot Noir 2003
- Houston Rodeo Uncorked!, March, 2005

4 stars - Hangtime Chardonnay 2003
"A lovely chardonnay, with a nice blend of citrus and tropical fruit. Notes of melon, kiwi, pear and apple."
- The Press Democrate, October 2005