Walter Hansel South Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 Red Wine

Walter Hansel South Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Russian River Valley, CA

750 ml

94 pts. Jeb Dunnuck:

"The 2023 Pinot Noir The South Slope Vineyard pours a ruby red color and is lush with aromas of graphite, violets, cherry liqueur, and cedar. The palate is refined and refreshing, with a mid-weight feel, and it has finely coiled tannins, bright acidity, and a good deal of length through a wonderful and delicately salty finish. For my taste, it has a slight edge over the rest from this tasting. Drink 2025-2037."

We're huge fans of Walter Hansel Pinots. Try this one and you'll see why - it's sleek and sexy, but it's not as heavy on the fruit as most Russian River Pinots. There's a myriad of delicious flavors going on which keeps you coming back to the glass; with each sip you discover more! And OH, what a nose! An absolute beauty of a wine. Single-vineyard and also single-clone - Dijon 777. – Wine Factor

FROM THE WINERY

The 2023 Vintage is shaping up to be a great vintage. Several key factors influenced the superior quality and reasonable yields. The wines produced have beautiful flavors, vibrant acidity and remarkable balance. 

Weather Conditions: A wet winter and spring rains provided ample moisture promoting vine growth. Temperatures were stable without excessive heat. 

Quality Indications: Flavors developed early; promoted richness, sugar levels were favorable and not excessive providing balanced wines. Harvest was at a historical average and processed slow but steady.

Alcohol - 14%