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South Slope Russian River Pinot Noir by Walter Hansel 2018

South Slope Russian River Pinot Noir

by Walter Hansel 2018

Producer : Walter Hansel

Region : California (USA), North Coast (USA), Sonoma (USA)

Bottle Per Case : 6 x 750ml

Food Pairing : Duck breast

Tasting Notes

“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

Specs

Bottles Per Case 6 Pack
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
Grapes Pinot Noir
Food Pairing Duck breast
Descriptors Earthy, Floral, Fruity, Mineral
Wine Type Red
Wood Presence Oaked
Body Medium
Price of Case $539.94

The Producer

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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