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Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 100% Pinot Noir (field blend of clones 777 and 115)
from the Alyce (Srephen's mother) block on the North slope with heavy
adobe clay soil and organic practice yielding barely 1 ton per acre.
Manual harvest with average 9 passes and sorted in field and on table.
De-stemmed and whole berries gravity fed into open top fermenters.
Vinified by natural yeast.
Aged 12 months in French oak (~50% new) on lees without racking.
14.5% Abv.
History: Walter Hansel first planted 257 chardonnay vines in 1978.
Son Stephen started on his own since 1996.

A(ccuray)=2: Med ruby/red. Intense, robust varietal.
B(alance)=2: Ripe fruit with adequate acid structure.
C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, licorice, smoke, tobacco.
D(epth)=2: Savory mouthfeel. Full palate and lingering finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,2]= 8/10

New World ripeness with Old World charm.

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