Walter Hansel Winery

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.146 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Jill Adams

Earthy, overripe berries, med. high acidity. Lovely. Opens up in a glass after about 10-15 minutes.

Earthy, overripe berries, med. high acidity. Lovely. Opens up in a glass after about 10-15 minutes.

Nov 28th, 2019
Richard Alfred

2015. Bought at Lower Falls Wine. Drank with Lynn. Coravin’d on 9/7/18 and uncorked/finished on 9/10/18. Excellent fruit. Full bodied. Big, beautiful wine.

2015. Bought at Lower Falls Wine. Drank with Lynn. Coravin’d on 9/7/18 and uncorked/finished on 9/10/18. Excellent fruit. Full bodied. Big, beautiful wine.

Sep 10th, 2018
Jack Thompson

This was my personal favorite of the night. Full bodied, rich Pinot. Thanks to Weston Eidson for providing.

This was my personal favorite of the night. Full bodied, rich Pinot. Thanks to Weston Eidson for providing.

Jun 13th, 2018
William Schimmel

Rating this on night three. Night two was probably my favorite. Fruit faded a bit tonight but still excellent overall. Dark red fruit, maybe cherry. Structured nicely and just a little bit of tannin. Very long finish. Probably 60 minutes in the glass before drinking.

Rating this on night three. Night two was probably my favorite. Fruit faded a bit tonight but still excellent overall. Dark red fruit, maybe cherry. Structured nicely and just a little bit of tannin. Very long finish. Probably 60 minutes in the glass before drinking.

Jul 13th, 2017
Eric W Brown

The hits continue! Another brilliant wine from Walter. Paired with tuna.

The hits continue! Another brilliant wine from Walter. Paired with tuna.

May 22nd, 2017
Clint Emrich

Very up front, kinda smokey

Very up front, kinda smokey

Oct 15th, 2016
Doug Griffin

Fruit, smoke, crushed berry nose. Red berry, rasp koolaid mix, mushroom, dried leaves, and a heathy dose of oak. Good acid on this. The finish okay, there is a little metallic tinge mixed in with creamy fruit. Better on day 2

Fruit, smoke, crushed berry nose. Red berry, rasp koolaid mix, mushroom, dried leaves, and a heathy dose of oak. Good acid on this. The finish okay, there is a little metallic tinge mixed in with creamy fruit. Better on day 2

Feb 6th, 2016
Michael Java

Smell- beef jerky, earth notes. Strong for a Pinot, not watery, ver balanced, very long finish. Delicious!

Smell- beef jerky, earth notes. Strong for a Pinot, not watery, ver balanced, very long finish. Delicious!

Apr 9th, 2015
Darin Link

Always a great wine from a much loved producer.

Always a great wine from a much loved producer.

Jun 6th, 2014
Adam Jesberger

Adam had this 9 years ago

Adam had this 9 years ago

Jul 8th, 2015