Walter Hansel Winery

The Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir

9.295 ratings
9.25 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
Jody Scharf

this is what I love in a rrv pinot. rich, fruity, acid that is near perfect.

this is what I love in a rrv pinot. rich, fruity, acid that is near perfect.

Jun 3rd, 2023
Mick Kling

Flat and flabby. Nose isn’t bad, but no complexity or length the the finish. This was the 2019 vintage so could have used a couple more years in the bottle.

Flat and flabby. Nose isn’t bad, but no complexity or length the the finish. This was the 2019 vintage so could have used a couple more years in the bottle.

Sep 22nd, 2022
Peyton Bogard

Fantastic CA Pinot. Full bodied, dark cherry fruit

Fantastic CA Pinot. Full bodied, dark cherry fruit

Jan 20th, 2022
Scott Petty

Great.

Great.

Apr 9th, 2021
Eric W Brown

Delicious pinot

Delicious pinot

Jan 17th, 2021
Joanne

I love this wine!!!! Bold fruit balanced with spice

I love this wine!!!! Bold fruit balanced with spice

Sep 20th, 2020
Dawn E.

Rated previously; I love Walter Hansel Pinot Noir!
Rose petals.. bubblegum..cherry lifesavers.. cola and baking spices! Absolutely no alcohol taste or burn! I think I should get another and let it cellar longer..although it is absolutely delicious now!

Rated previously; I love Walter Hansel Pinot Noir!
Rose petals.. bubblegum..cherry lifesavers.. cola and baking spices! Absolutely no alcohol taste or burn! I think I should get another and let it cellar longer..although it is absolutely delicious now!

Feb 13th, 2020
Mark Parsonson

Superb. Excellent Pinot. Earth, mushrooms, leather. Not particularly fruit forward but well balanced. Excellent structure. Light tannins. Drinking well now. Will certainly drink well in the future!

Superb. Excellent Pinot. Earth, mushrooms, leather. Not particularly fruit forward but well balanced. Excellent structure. Light tannins. Drinking well now. Will certainly drink well in the future!

Feb 1st, 2020
Dawn E.

Sometimes I think PN is my absolute favorite wine! This Russian River Valley is very nice...cherry lifesavers...cola..baking spices...cranberries..."Warning" this stuff goes down like Koolaid! Loving this wine!

Sometimes I think PN is my absolute favorite wine! This Russian River Valley is very nice...cherry lifesavers...cola..baking spices...cranberries..."Warning" this stuff goes down like Koolaid! Loving this wine!

Sep 9th, 2019
Brian Armenio

Drank this on the Irvine cove beach with family after the Blues Cup. Tasty and a classic PN from Russian River. Thanks cuz for buying this gem. Coca Cola, cherry, cacao, rose petals. Mmmmmm

Drank this on the Irvine cove beach with family after the Blues Cup. Tasty and a classic PN from Russian River. Thanks cuz for buying this gem. Coca Cola, cherry, cacao, rose petals. Mmmmmm

Sep 2nd, 2019