Pinot Noir South Slope 2015

WALTER HANSEL

Pinot Noir South Slope
2015

Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Sonoma, Russian River
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

At Walter Hansel Winery, the emphasis is on low yields (which range from 1.5 to 2.7 tons/acre), precise viticulture and non-interventionist winemaking. Stephen Hansel (Walter's son) exercises strict control in the vineyards, producing beautiful - vineyard designated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. All of Hansel's fruit is hand-harvested. Stephen makes an average of 9 passes through each vineyard including one pass just to pull the second crop. Each pass is time consuming and expensive but Stephen...

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Press reviews

Vinous

- 95 points -

Antonio Galloni, March 2017

Hansel's 2014 Pinot Noir The South Slope Vineyard is bold and explosive, with tons of exuberant fruit. Bright red cherry, plum, rose petal and spice are front and center. A classic Russian River Pinot, the South Slope is absolutely gorgeous today. Hints of leather, tobacco and game underpin a core of flamboyant Russian River Pinot fruit. The 2014 is every bit as impressive as it was last year.

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Vinous

- 92 points -

May 2021 (Vintage 2019)

The 2019 Pinot Noir The South Slope Vineyard is one of the deeper, earthier wines in the range.  Wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, dried autumn leaves and iron bring out a more virile side of Pinot.  There is a good bit of density, but in the laid-back style of the vintage here.

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