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Producer : Walter Hansel
Region : California (USA), North Coast (USA), Sonoma (USA)
Bottle Per Case : 6 x 750ml
Food Pairing : Duck breast
“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
Bottles Per Case | 6 Pack |
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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 |
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.
It's important to remember that taste is subjective, and personal preferences play a significant role.
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