Today we share the outstanding wines of Alex Kanzler. The Kanzler Estate vineyard is a 14 acre site all planted to Pinot Noir set on Goldridge soils. A top portion of the vineyard formerly had Chardonnay and was replanted to Pinot Noir. Kanzler sources from several other sites including Mes Filles, One Fifteen and Walker Station vineyards. During harvest grapes are hand-sorted by 3-5 people. They then decide how much whole cluster fermentation they want to do but most wines are 20-30% whole cluster fermented. Wines are then pressed and are left alone for several months during the winter season. Wines are then blended and eventually bottled. They rely heavily on a small selection of large format oak barrels.
Since I have been tasting these wines I have been really mpressed with the overall quality. These are big Pinots and Chards that have some great stability and richness. I love the 2022 Kanzler ‘Estate Reserve’ Pinot Noir (OB, 95) which is dense and chewy and ready to consume now, speaking to the heat of the vintage. Learn more at https://kanzlervineyards.com/ and here are my reviews of the new 2022 Pinot Noirs by Kanzler.
2022 Kanzler ‘Walker Station’ Pinot Noir- The great 2022 ’Walker Station’ comes from this Green Valley site set on Goldridge soils. Salty and rocky soils mingle well with boysenberry fruit flavors and a touch of cola on the palate. Forward, juicy, medium-bodied and smooth on the mouth, enjoy now and over the next few years to come. Drink 2024-2031- 92
2022 Kanzler ‘Estate Reserve’ Pinot Noir- Very perfumed and concentrated in the glass, the 2022 Kanzler ‘Estate Reserve’ Pinot Noir is a gorgeous effort from this hot vintage in Sonoma County. Mountain blackberry, cran-cola, black cherry compote and shades of bergamot combine with loamy soil accents on the palate. Voluptuous and dense on the mouth, this is drinking marvelously in its heady youth. Speaking to the warmth of the vintage, this might not be the longest-lived Pinot Noir but it is exceedingly delicious wine to consume now and over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2024-2034- 95