Walter Hansel Winery

The North Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.37 ratings

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Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

9.0

This is an outstanding, reasonably priced model of Russian River Valley pinot year-in and year-out. I’m slowly building a vertical covering what is normally its ~10 year run. The 2018 is young but has a deep, dark fruit and creamy nose, red berry acids that tickle the tongue and plenty of fruit. My only complaint at this age is a high toned finish.

This is an outstanding, reasonably priced model of Russian River Valley pinot year-in and year-out. I’m slowly building a vertical covering what is normally its ~10 year run. The 2018 is young but has a deep, dark fruit and creamy nose, red berry acids that tickle the tongue and plenty of fruit. My only complaint at this age is a high toned finish.

1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2020

LaShondra Berman

9.2

Fruity reds and light acidity. Delicious without any effort. Yum 😋

Fruity reds and light acidity. Delicious without any effort. Yum 😋

Feb 23rd, 2023

9.2

Pretty dang good. Thx ben

Pretty dang good. Thx ben

Nov 9th, 2020

9.3

Betsy had this 3 years ago

Betsy had this 3 years ago

Sep 12th, 2021

9.3

Betsy had this 3 years ago

Betsy had this 3 years ago

Aug 18th, 2021

9.4

Chad had this 4 years ago

Chad had this 4 years ago

Jan 3rd, 2021

9.5

Joe had this 4 years ago

Joe had this 4 years ago

Dec 25th, 2020