Walter Hansel The South Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir

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Walter Hansel The South Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir

Name: Walter Hansel The South Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir
Brand: Walter Hansel
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, Sonoma

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.2

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Walter Hansel The South Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Walter Hansel Winery, a renowned producer of high-quality wines. The wine is made from grapes grown in the South Slope Vineyard, located in the Russian River Valley appellation of Sonoma County. The vineyard features a unique combination of soil, climate, and topography that produces grapes with exceptional flavor and complexity. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels to create a wine that is elegant, balanced, and full of character. The wine is known for its rich aromas of dark fruit, spice, and earth, and its smooth, velvety texture. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the finest Pinot Noir wines.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Walter Hansel The South Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir is an elegant and nuanced expression of the classic varietal.Aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and earthy mushroom fill the nose. On the palate, this Pinot Noir is rich and concentrated, offering up flavors of ripe raspberry, blackberry, and cola, complemented by a touch of spice and subtle notes of oak. The tannins are soft, providing a lush, velvety texture and a long, lingering finish. This is an excellent Pinot Noir that is sure to please even the most discerning of palates.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Walter Hansel

Region: Sonoma

Sonoma County is a renowned wine region located in the northern part of California, USA. It is known for producing high-quality wines from a variety of grapes, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. The region is home to over 400 wineries and is a popular destination for wine tourism.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

0 Reviews