Walter Hansel Winery
The North Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
A medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, California.
Showing red candy, blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, wildflowers, spices and earth.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Nice finish with spices, tangy raspberries and soft tannins.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins (1 hour). A good food wine, too.
Peaking now. Although not my style, it is tasty and enjoyable.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
A medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, California.
Showing red candy, blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, wildflowers, spices and earth.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Nice finish with spices, tangy raspberries and soft tannins.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins (1 hour). A good food wine, too.
Peaking now. Although not my style, it is tasty and enjoyable.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
Walter Hansel - Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley - California - perfect balance- Aromas: violets / dark fruits- Sophisticated and unique -
Walter Hansel - Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley - California - perfect balance- Aromas: violets / dark fruits- Sophisticated and unique -
Sep 26th, 2014
Great producer and one of my top ten Pinots!
Great producer and one of my top ten Pinots!
Oct 4th, 2015
Has a fruity sweetness without compromising a pleasant full bodied quality for a Pinot
Has a fruity sweetness without compromising a pleasant full bodied quality for a Pinot
Sep 6th, 2015Very tastey. Floral nose. With deepe tasting notes. And a darker woody after taste. Really enjoyable. 2011 vintage
Very tastey. Floral nose. With deepe tasting notes. And a darker woody after taste. Really enjoyable. 2011 vintage
Aug 30th, 2015
This is night 3 and it's a beautiful wine. Crazy vegetal nose at first but has evolved into a perfect integrated Pinot.
This is night 3 and it's a beautiful wine. Crazy vegetal nose at first but has evolved into a perfect integrated Pinot.
Jun 7th, 2014
Recommendation from wine buyer at Costco. Big fan, would definitely buy again.
Recommendation from wine buyer at Costco. Big fan, would definitely buy again.
Dec 26th, 2013