Walter Hansel The Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir 2021 (750ml) Free Run

Walter Hansel The Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir 2021 (750ml) Free RunWinemaker Notes Walter Hansel selects estate grown fruit from a variety of vineyard sites for this offering. The predominant clone is from Rochioli cuttings that they have in various locations; they also add a small amount of Swan clone.

nutmeg and clove

Once primary and second­ ary fermentations are complete

Aromas of roasted portobello mushroom married with black raspberry and fresh fig open the senses in this California pinot noir

It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins that are long and polished

this is an intriguing white wine – and not typically chardonnay

Wine Spectator

rock-solid balance

The rose must is clarified resulting in a bright

elegant yet textured

A renowned 18th Century property

and dried apricots

and proves the point that power is not necessary for a fine wine