South Slope Russian River Pinot Noir
by Walter Hansel 2018
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South Slope Russian River Pinot Noir by Walter Hansel 2018
South Slope Russian River Pinot Noir
by Walter Hansel 2018
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Producer : Walter Hansel
Region : California (USA), North Coast (USA), Sonoma (USA)
Food Pairing : Duck breast
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“Medium ruby-purple, the 2018 Pinot Noir South Slope has gorgeous aromas of blood orange, cracked pepper, cranberries and red and black cherries loaded with earthy, amaro-like nuances. The medium-bodied palate is silky, fresh and uplifted, its concentrated fruits refreshed by loads of spicy accents, and it finishes long and detailed. 1,083 cases produced.”
95 Points - Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, September 2020
| Price of Case | $539.94 |
|---|---|
| Point Score | 95 |
| Cellaring | Drink Now or Cellar |
| Sweetness | D - Dry See Sweetness Chart |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Producer | Walter Hansel |
| Region | California (USA), North Coast (USA), Sonoma (USA) |
| Alcohol | 14.5% alc./vol. |
| Style | Warm and spicy reds |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Farming Method | Sustainable |
| Food Pairing | Duck breast |
| Descriptors | Earthy, Floral, Fruity, Mineral |
| Wine Type | Red |
| Wood Presence | Oaked |
| Body | Medium |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir |
Walter Hansel
Walter Hansel was a lifelong wine enthusiast who had the vision to plant his estate's original 250 vines in 1978. Today, Stephen, Walter's son, has taken up where his father left off, pursuing his vision of producing world-class Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, all from the Russian River Valley.
The winery uses only natural yeast during fermentation. Fining and filtration are minimal. The Chardonnays are whole cluster fermented and gently pressed to extract the juice. The cooperage varies from year-to-year, cuvée-to-cuvée, but none of the wine is aged on entirely new oak. One and two year-old barrels are always employed.
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