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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 37 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by aaronwine on 4/2/2022 & rated 92 points: The fruit is starting to mature but still clearly CA RRV. There is a lot going on with this wine - many layers emerge. Great complexity and well balanced. Still in a great place and may hold on for a while if you’re not looking for ripe jam. (842 views) | | | Tasted by whudock on 9/10/2019 & rated 95 points: consistent with previous notes (1391 views) | | | Tasted by whudock on 7/14/2019 & rated 95 points: incredibly rich and layered. The nose has cherry and red raspberry with a bit of earth tones. The palate is rich red raspberry with good spice, earth and a bit of cedar. Very long and satisfying finish. (1393 views) | | | Tasted by dsimmons on 4/27/2019 & rated 92 points: My last bottle. Delicious with parchment paper baked salmon. Recommend an hour of air then enjoy. Plenty of fruit remaining, some cola early on, earthy after some air. Prime drinking time for my tastes. (1668 views) | | | Tasted by dsimmons on 7/19/2018 & rated 93 points: Delicious mature pinot . went well with fresh grilled Red Salmom (2037 views) | | | Tasted by dsimmons on 10/6/2017 & rated 93 points: Delicious pinot drank with slow cooker pheasant. Big cherry fruit, earthiness. A little cola. This wine is in prime time. I will drink my remaining two bottles over the next 5 years. (1818 views) | | | Tasted by rickspicks on 3/11/2017 & rated 92 points: Another great bottle from Hansel. Richly flavored with ripe red fruits, a big dose of pepper along with spices and a hint of herbs. As with all Hansel pinots, this is silky smooth, elegant and perfectly balanced. Finishesl long and fruity with good grip. (1676 views) | | | Tasted by KVM on 2/22/2017: Medium + red. Deep nose of strawberry and dark berries, little caramel. Is there a little spritz? A real salinity in the finish, following the strawberry and strawberry jam fruit. Quite yummy. (1593 views) | | | Tasted by KVM on 1/17/2017: Medium dark red. Lovely dark berry nose, a little leather. Well concentrated and a sensation , or perhaps reality of sweetness. VA is apparent on the finish.... very enjoyable but it may not be 100 percent. (1551 views) | | | Tasted by sastewart on 7/11/2016 & rated 91 points: Ready to drink. Dark red fruits and earth on the nose. Medium plus bodied but not hot, nice dark cherry and earthy flavors. No fizz or brett. 91 points (1662 views) | | | Tasted by winecat9 on 6/28/2016 & rated 91 points: Beautiful, complex and balanced wine that is drinking perfectly now. No hint of the problems noted by others. (1528 views) | | | Tasted by rickspicks on 12/13/2015 & rated 93 points: First bottle of this wine. Lovely nose of strawberry, raspberry, rose petals and just a hint of brett (but in a good way). As usual for Hansel pinots, this has a silky, elegant texture, great balance and bright acidity. However, there is not much depth or intensity to the fruit and the wine finishes slightly sour and tangy. Drinkable, but not up to what I expect from Hansel Cahill. 89 Update: I owe Steve Hansel an apology. I left the wine corked overnight and tried it again the next day. Vive la difference! This was an entirely different and better wine than the day before This was much, much bigger, deeper, richer and riper, but still maintained its elegance. Not a hint of sourness and with an almost lush texture and a long, fruity finish. 93 (1611 views) | | | Tasted by vancouvermatt on 4/28/2014: Bretty, as noted by the other tasters here. Flawed wine. (2641 views) | | | Tasted by AMM3RD on 4/27/2014: This has improved significantly since my last bottle. Will be drinking great in a year or two. Dark Ripe Pinot fruit. (2480 views) | | | Tasted by WineCPA on 4/4/2014 & rated 89 points: Medium bodied with bright red fruit. Almost fizzy on the front end. Tart, tangy cherry on the finish. Hints of cranberry. Drink now. (2119 views) | | | Tasted by smphelps on 3/29/2014 & rated 90 points: Medium ruby slightly hazy. Ripe raspberry along with some darker fruits combining to make an interesting wine. Picks up some citrus, orange or tangerine, spice tea and light clove near the finish. Has some weight. (2101 views) | | | Tasted by BURGHen Boy on 11/28/2013 flawed bottle: Frizzante
Like pop rocks (2302 views) | | | Tasted by jpmo on 11/25/2013 & rated 92 points: Decanted the bottle for about an hour and did not encounter the spritz issues. Five of us enjoyed the bottle and all liked the depth and texture. Lots of fruit and earth. We missed the issues some others seem to have had, which we discussed to make sure we weren't missing something. We recommend this pinot and are sure it will get better as it ages - a good value. (1617 views) | | | Tasted by BURGHen Boy on 11/23/2013 flawed bottle: Frizzante (1586 views) | | | Tasted by BrunelloBob on 11/5/2013 flawed bottle: Ditto (1718 views) | | | Tasted by wirelesswine on 11/3/2013 flawed bottle: Frizzy (1388 views) | | | Tasted by wirelesswine on 11/3/2013 flawed bottle: Frizzante (1422 views) | | | Tasted by wirelesswine on 11/3/2013 flawed bottle: Too spritzy (1599 views) | | | Tasted by Lessthanzero on 11/2/2013 flawed bottle: spritzy brett... (1423 views) | | | Tasted by Lessthanzero on 10/14/2013 & rated 91 points: much better this time around. Strawberries and brett, it's just a good combination. On day two the brett was mysteriously gone. (1554 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Sonoma...A Thrill a Minute (Jul 2013)
(Hansel Pinot Noir Cahill Lane Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2012, IWC Issue #162
(Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir Cahill Lane Vineyard Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, The Best of Sonoma (Feb 2012)
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| Walter Hansel Winery Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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