Walter Hansel - Pinot Noir The South Slope 2021

Druvor

Pinot Noir

South Slpoe-sluttningen är den sydligaste och högst belägna av Wlater Hansels vingårdar. Den sluttar från söder till norr och jordmånen består huvudsakligen är sandslam. Vinrankorna är av den franska klonen 777 som visar en jordnära sida. Även om detta vin definitivt har ett franskt ursprung, blir det för varje år mer och mer ett vin som påminner om nya världen.

Tasting note

'The 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.'

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Technical sheet

"Combining quality with reasonable prices and Estate-grown grapes, you can't do much better than Stephen Hansel's chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. He has recently opened an excellent Bistro called Walter Hansel Wine and Bistro."  Wine Advocate #210 Dec 2013

"I was quite taken with the wines I tasted with proprietor Stephen Hansel earlier this year. In particular, the 2010 Chardonnays have turned out far better than I expected. They are complete and beautifully balanced to a degree that is surprising." Wine Advocate #206 April 2013

"These are consistently terrific wines, seemingly regardless of vintage conditions. Moreover, they are reasonably priced, and wine consumers couldn't have a better friend than proprietor Stephen Hansel"  Wine Advocate #187 Feb 2010

"This is a source for very fine Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs at some of the most realistic prices to be found in Northern California."  Wine Advocate #180 Dec 2008

"One of northern California's "good guys" is undeniably Stephen Hansel, who fashions top-quality Burgundian-styled Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Tom Rochioli first brought these wines to my attention, and Hansel is now one of my reference point visits in the North Coast."  Wine Advocate #168 Dec 2006