Walter Hansel Winery

The North Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.126 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

8.8

A medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, California.

Showing red candy, blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, wildflowers, spices and earth.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Nice finish with spices, tangy raspberries and soft tannins.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins (1 hour). A good food wine, too.

Peaking now. Although not my style, it is tasty and enjoyable.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

A medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, California.

Showing red candy, blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, wildflowers, spices and earth.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Nice finish with spices, tangy raspberries and soft tannins.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins (1 hour). A good food wine, too.

Peaking now. Although not my style, it is tasty and enjoyable.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

Mar 8th, 2019

9.2

Walter Hansel - Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley - California - perfect balance- Aromas: violets / dark fruits- Sophisticated and unique -

Walter Hansel - Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley - California - perfect balance- Aromas: violets / dark fruits- Sophisticated and unique -

Sep 26th, 2014

9.3

Great producer and one of my top ten Pinots!

Great producer and one of my top ten Pinots!

Oct 4th, 2015

Richard Schapiro

9.5

Has a fruity sweetness without compromising a pleasant full bodied quality for a Pinot

Has a fruity sweetness without compromising a pleasant full bodied quality for a Pinot

Sep 6th, 2015

Natalie Cisneros

9.1

Very tastey. Floral nose. With deepe tasting notes. And a darker woody after taste. Really enjoyable. 2011 vintage

Very tastey. Floral nose. With deepe tasting notes. And a darker woody after taste. Really enjoyable. 2011 vintage

Aug 30th, 2015

Benjamin Seidenstein

8.9

Pair w. Easter lamb

Pair w. Easter lamb

Apr 5th, 2015

10

Delish!

Delish!

Jul 17th, 2014

William Schimmel

9.6

This is night 3 and it's a beautiful wine. Crazy vegetal nose at first but has evolved into a perfect integrated Pinot.

This is night 3 and it's a beautiful wine. Crazy vegetal nose at first but has evolved into a perfect integrated Pinot.

Jun 7th, 2014

10

Recommendation from wine buyer at Costco. Big fan, would definitely buy again.

Recommendation from wine buyer at Costco. Big fan, would definitely buy again.

Dec 26th, 2013

9.4

Matt had this 10 years ago

Matt had this 10 years ago

Dec 21st, 2014