Walter Hansel 2022 'North Slope' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 28 we love the fresh lavender

we love the fresh lavender and pine with a core of cinnamon and cherry that demands you keep going back for more

Medium to full-bodied and creamy textured in the mouth

I’ve spent 25 years working with stems as a means of framing and corseting

has solid tannins

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Walter Hansel 2022 'North Slope' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 28 we love the fresh lavender94 Points Another beautiful small production Pinot Noir from Walter Hansel who continues to make a small amount of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay down the road from Kistler, at unbelievably sane prices. Stock up while available. 92 Points Vinous: "The Walter Hansel 2022 Pinot Noir The North Slope Vineyard is quite dark and brooding in feel. Black cherry, plum, spice, leather, lavender, game and mocha add to an impression of somber intensity. Give this a