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2009 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The North Slope Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 37
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kabert Likes this wine: 94 points
October 31, 2021 - Wow, this is a 2009!? Just dynamite. It poured very dark from the bottle, and the nose was forthcoming right away with strawberries and ripe red fruit. The flavors of strawberries and cherries were positively vibrant, with a bit of acidity to round out the finish. On day two, flavors are turning somewhat darker.
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Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 points
July 1, 2021 - Subsequent notes on this wine from about three years ago. Medium-deep ruby red in color with slight clearing at the edges. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & blueberries with overtones of spice notes of cloves, nutmeg & cinnamon, some orange rind, earthy/dusty notes, cola, minerals & oak/vanilla undertones in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe red fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & cranberries with spice notes , cherry-cola, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present but may be close to or at its peak of development.
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kgoldsbe Likes this wine: 92 points
March 26, 2021 - The nose is very dark fruit forward. Definitely makes you want to taste this pinot. The tongue is fairly bold, but balanced dark fruit and baking spices. It is delicious on its own, but also paired well with the cheese, ham and egg in our Croque Madame! Drink this bottle now if you still have one!
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winecat9 Likes this wine: 92 points
September 11, 2020 - Delightful. Shows the high quality that is consistently achieved by this producer. Very well developed bouquet and perfectly balanced. Long finish. Seems like this wine would still be good in a few years if properly cellared.
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BGK810 wrote: 92 points
July 24, 2020 - Drinking very well still. Dark berry and spice. Very nice!
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By Antonio Galloni
The Best of Sonoma (Feb 2012) (link)(Hansel Pinot Noir North Slope Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156 (link)(Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The North Slope Vineyard Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Walter Hansel Winery
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard The North Slope Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
- UPC Code 853868006413
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 125 (20%)
- Consumed 491 (80%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerWalter Hansel Winery
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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