Walter Hansel Winery
The North Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
I’m late to writing this having worked my way through half a case since 2019, but the wine was outstanding throughout and still seemed to have a lot of life in Jan ‘26. Deep, dark, sweet fruit, edges may have rounded over time but maintains a gentle acidity and earthy finish. Raspberry, tart cherry, plummy finish, a depth that few other WH North Slopes have. Wish I had more.
I’m late to writing this having worked my way through half a case since 2019, but the wine was outstanding throughout and still seemed to have a lot of life in Jan ‘26. Deep, dark, sweet fruit, edges may have rounded over time but maintains a gentle acidity and earthy finish. Raspberry, tart cherry, plummy finish, a depth that few other WH North Slopes have. Wish I had more.
Jan 29th, 2026
Deep color. Good balance. Great out of the bottle.
Deep color. Good balance. Great out of the bottle.
Apr 13th, 2019
BlkTieKindofGuy had this 8 years ago
BlkTieKindofGuy had this 8 years ago
Oct 7th, 2018