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21 reviews for Hahn Estates
21 reviews in English
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Review from Allen N.
Salinas, CA
1/31/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Wine tasting here is awesome. The staff here is there to help and entertain you and they do a mighty fine job doing such. I'm a fairly young wine connoisseur and I was offered a tasting for an amazing Cab Sav not available on their list and it was only limited to about 20 barrels, man did I feel special! Their SLH and Doctor's Cabernet is my absolute favorite wine of all time and this place is the only winery to supply it. Get a membership for sure if you happen to live in the area. You get 20% off all your purchases, you're offered specialty wines only available to members, free tastings and you can bring as many people with you as you want! If you come here make sure you bring some crackers, charcuterie, cheese, and snacks because they have a great little patio for picnics that over looks part of the winery! Awesome place you must try!!!
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Review from Best O.
Oakland, CA
11/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Michelle, our tasting guide radiates her welcome. Charming Honorio pinch hit for her on her when she was busy. This joyful tasting room probably has the largest selection of varietals in the area. I'm here for the less likely suspects- rose, malbec, cab franc, petite syrah and GSM blend of grenache, syrah and mouvedre.
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Review from Erik N.
Campbell, CA
6/24/2011
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA is probably the least-traveled wine region in CA.
Outstanding SLH estate pinots on the Hahn label, which is just what I was looking for.
Friendly staff and a good view from the tasting room balcony. -
Review from Kristin E.
Sacramento, CA
5/28/2011
Enjoyed the view and relaxing atmosphere very much. We visited Hahn Estates for a wedding and it was very beautiful. The only tip I would give is that if you are coming for a wedding in the evening to bring a jacket. The coastal fog does come in so if you arent prepared you might be a little chlly!
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Review from Doc R.
Monterey, CA
9/7/2011
Great views, superb service, welcoming picnic area, quality wine and very reasonable prices for a classy vineyard.
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Review from Denise K.
Salinas, CA
5/14/2011
I have found a Chardonnay I love in the SLH label. It is a balance between fruit, some oak, and some sweetness, just right as Goldilocks said... The staff was very warm, allowed for a few changes to the traditional tasting menu, and gave great suggestions. Kim turned me on to an amazingly delicious Pinot, and I sat on their Patio with a glass for an hour feeling blessed to have this afternoon to enjoy to myself. This place can get very crowded in the late afternoon, so if you want some one on one attn. go early. Cheers!!
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Review from kevin b.
Milpitas, CA
7/12/2011
I just got married here and the location was exclusive! Everyone commented on the place first. The help from the staff was extra good because they went out of their way to open up the place at 5 in the morning for us. We had to setup and we needed the extra time.
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Review from Shiho F.
Carmel by the Sea, CA
9/28/2008
If you enjoy their wine then it would make sense to join their wine club. SO many perks like their annual customer appreciation BBQ. Can't wait. Visited the tasting room for the first time today. In the boonies but worth the drive.
Their Meritage was my house wine in Denver, CO. House wine meaning the one I would have on hand at my own studio to pour for guests and myself.Listed in: Best Wineries
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Review from Joe B.
3/7/2008 1 Check-in Here
Gorgeous winery - wonderful place to visit, taste the wine, sit out in the sun, and look over a beautiful site. She bought a rose', I bought a Syrah. (duh, look at my other reviews ;-) ) The pinot was excellent as well, but I know where my loyalties lie. :-)
We weren't planning on going to Hahn, but we were in the area, and it was recommended to us. What a great side trip, a must if you're in the Monterey area. -
Review from Jessica P.
Emeryville, CA
3/19/2008 1 Check-in Here
This was a surprise little off the beaten path pit stop. I'd never heard of Hahn but was referred by another vitner to try them out.
Really, it's a gorgeous estate. They also hold small events or parties here outside on their patio overlooking the vines. God, all i wanted to do was crack open a bottle, sun bathe and toast to the good life when I was there.
I bought a rose, even though I'm a pinot girl...but how can you beat a sale of $5? I'll have to plan a picnic soon.
Informative server, fun staff and a nice way to see Monterey. -
Review from Samir P.
Chicago, IL
11/20/2008
So this place is definitely off the beaten path. (Is that the right use of the phrase? Ah...whatever) It's out there. When you exit 101, it's just farmland in sight. But stick with it and you'll head west up into the hills for the most amazing view of the valley. You'll go through some 1 lane dirt roads, but the payoff at Hahn Estates is worth it.
They have a great deck area with an amazing view. A perfect place to chill with some wine and food. The tasting room is staffed by the friendliest people who are genuinely excited about the wines they are pouring. It makes you want to buy some wine....and why not? It is some good wine!!
Definitely take a Saturday afternoon and head over to Hahn Estates - you'll love it. -
Review from Jen M.
Monterey, CA
7/1/2009
Getting to be one of the better wineries in South County.
The location is far away from anything but stunning. Driving up the long, long drive way to get to the tasting room, you get to pass through all of the vineyards with the beautiful rose bushes. You can see the entire valley from the top.
The wines were pretty tasty. Not my favorite in the world but both of us were able to find something that we could drink on a regular basis. Also, the price point is really good, tons of wine in the $10-20 range.
Speaking of which, I was delighted to realize that this is one of the only wineries around that doesn't charge a tasting fee. Totally makes for a much funner experience when everyone in the room is getting tipsy. They are really nice too, got extra glasses so that we could taste the pinots next to each other. -
Review from Guru T.
San Francisco, CA
5/2/2007
I am giving them a 5-star because they were graceful enough to allow us to come inside even though we were late (5:02 PM) on a Saturday.
But don't forget - there are wines to be tasted here. The Pinot Noir and Syrah were good. A friend, who knows how to appreciate wines, tells me the Pinot Noir was "great". My nose and tastebuds have apparently not benefited from evolution - can't make out that faint oak smell nor can I taste the subtle berries on the back palate. Sigh! I guess I am not one of the "super tasters" mentioned in the recent classic - "Survival of the Sickest"
The view from the patio is pretty - see http://flickr.com/phot... and http://flickr.com/phot... -
Review from Jay T.
Soledad, CA
6/23/2010
I am reviewing this location and not so much the wine or wine tasting.
We had our wedding reception at this location a few years back, and all of my friends still tell me how beautiful it was and how much they enjoyed the party.
The people in the office are very easy to get along with, and they help with suggested vendors. everyone that they suggested was great!
My husband and I still take drives out there just to enjoy the view. -
Review from EPI O.
West Sacramento, CA
8/12/2011
Came by and discovered they have 2 wine tasting lists, one (I think it was) $10.00 & another list for $15 which is EXPENSIVE. Mind you if you don't care for the wines, it's high for this area. Their thing is if you buy a bottle, the tasting fee from either list is waived but that means they designed the tasting fees so you'll buy one of their wines at least which is smart on their part but not very customer service oriented. I've been to better tasting rooms to taste better wines and the tasting is $5 and they waive it if you buy a bottle. More than likely, if the fees is not almost the price of what a bottle of wine costs at a wine store, people are likely to buy something because they feel they're not getting taken. The wines here are just so-so. Mainly Pinots. The tasting room has no ambiance and there's one lady there who looks like a librarian and is not all that friendly. We got served by a nice gentleman named Honorio. He new wine and stayed with us the whole time we were doing our tasting. Prior to coming to Hahn, we went to Paraiso and their wine was superior tasting in my opinion and the staff...... there was not that much more friendlier than at Hahn's. I won't return to Hanh's Winery.
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Review from Jason J.
Dublin, CA
3/30/2010
My fiance and I have been coming here for a while, she has been a wine club member since I met her, and everytime we have visited here we have been nothing but impressed with both the wines and the staff :)
In particular I wanted to write about how amazingly they treated us when I called ahead to let them know I was going to propose to my girl in their tasting room :) I had initially called to ask if they could print a custom tasting menu for me, but what I wound up with was not only the custom menu, but ballons, a rose, a custom labeled bottle of wine and more... They treated us like a prince/princess!
Special thanks to David, Lorrie, and Melanie for their work in making my (accepted) proposal absolutely amazing and memorable!
With regards to their wines, we have always enjoyed their various labels, in particular their Smith & Hook cab (the 2007 is soooooooo yummy!) All of their cabs are bold as they should be, and the other stuff they carry is epic as well. I would highly encourage anyone seeking a beautiful getaway to visit here and enjoy the experience. Aside from the very tasty wine the view from their tasting room is simply stunning!
5 stars on this review are not only for the good winery, but also because of the good family that runs it!
Thank you soooo much guys/gals!!! You helped make yesterday memorable! -
Review from William W.
Marina, CA
7/27/2009
Simply Amazing!
The wines, exceptional. The patrons, friendly and eager to teach about the wines. A Beautiful drive to get there with other wines to visit on the way to/from But in my opinion go straight to Hahn. -
Review from Trish S.
Salinas, CA
11/12/2009
I totally recommend the drive. Hahn Estates has a friendly tasting room staff that have been there for years and know everyone. They are even pet-friendly!
Plus the wines are excellent and this is great place to stop with a picnic lunch and eat! They have quiet tables under huge live oaks and the tasting room deck - both with panoramic views of the spectacular Salinas Valley!
Hope to see you there! -
Review from Sandra P.
San Francisco, CA
3/18/2011
Hahn Estates Winery is one of the very BEST wineries in Monterey County and can compete with the wineries in Napa/Sonoma and most likely win in several categories! I am a wine club member, having just joined in November 2010. My visit to the winery in November wasn't my first, and certainly won't be my last. The customer service is top notch. The wine servers take the time to explain the wine and offer meal suggestions. You can take a picnic basket there and buy some wine and have a nice picnic, as they have tables with umbrellas out on the deck overlooking the grapevines. It's pure heaven! The view is definitely of God's country! I only drink white wine and can honestly say that this winery has among the best. The little shop has some very cute items and also has chips and dips in case you forgot your picnic basket. So many great wines, so many nice people, a great view and a wonderful place to visit. Who needs more than that??? GO!! It's worth every minute spent there.
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Review from Liz T.
Loma Linda, CA
8/2/2007
I loved their 05 Meritage I purchased it from a wine club nearby and so when I found out that we were going to Central CA I was so excited to go to Hahn winery. The view is beautiful, we got there on a Sunday afternoon and there were some people but not too many. It was funny because when my bf and I were searching for the place we thought that it was a ghost town since we never saw any cars on the road but there were people who were at the vineyards and more showing up. Anyhow, the wines that we tasted were okay even the meritage (the one I bought at the store didn't taste the same at the vineyard - I don't know why, it was weird) But in any case it was a really cute place and a little tip check out the prices if you have a wine store near your home because the meritage that I liked was over double the price at the vineyard! Can you believe that, I drove all the way there and would have been ripped off had I not known the prices. But very quiet cute, it would be a beautiful back drop to your photo :)
But I will say this we ended up purchasing a bottle of the reserved cab. and the sales person waived our tasting fees - the best part was that the staff were friendly and nice. -
Review from Joshua D.
Morgan Hill, CA
12/10/2008
I hate to break the streak of positve reviews on Hahn, but I simply did not enjoy the wine or the experience the most recent time I went tasting. The first time I went was about a year and a half ago the wine and the experience was much better, but I recently returned (with two Hahn wine club members in tow) and not only had trouble getting tastings, but really did not enjoy the wine. The wine club members with me suggested we leave, and we did, before we even finished the tasting. One thing I noted was that a number of the grape vines on the estate have been planted in the past year or two (I believe because a disease wiped out the previous vines), so my impression was that the grapes are either being sourced (not so effectively) or being produced from immature vines. I will definitely return to try again, but it will probably be a while before I do so...
