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Hansel Pinot Noir Estate

Vintage: 2022

$49.99

Hansel Winery, renowned for its dedication to crafting exceptional wines, presents its Pinot Noir Estate. This wine is a testament to the winery's commitment to quality and tradition. The Pinot Noir varietal, known for its elegance and complexity, is cultivated in the esteemed region of Sonoma County. The winemaking process involves meticulous fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, which imparts subtle notes of vanilla and spice. The wine boasts a vibrant flavor profile with red fruit aromas, balanced acidity, and a silky tannin structure. It pairs beautifully with dishes such as roasted duck, grilled salmon, or mushroom risotto.

Professional Scores

90

Moving to the reds, the 2022 Pinot Noir The Estate Vineyard comes from a selection from the entire ranch focusing only on the Rochioli clone. It was entirely de-stemmed (as are all these Pinot Noirs) and saw 25% new French oak, with the rest in one-year-old François Frères barrels. In the glass, it pours a ruby color, and it’s ripe and charming, with classic notes of cola, baked cherries, clove, and toasted cedar. It offers good freshness on the palate and has a light gamey note, but it has good, ripe concentration of fruit that’s persistent through the finish, with a supple mouthfeel and a ripe sensibility. Drink 2024-2028. 631 cases were produced.

Jeb Dunnuck

90

Moving to the reds, the 2022 Pinot Noir The Estate Vineyard comes from a selection from the entire ranch focusing only on the Rochioli clone. It was entirely de-stemmed (as are all these Pinot Noirs) and saw 25% new French oak, with the rest in one-year-old François Frères barrels. In the glass, it pours a ruby color, and it’s ripe and charming, with classic notes of cola, baked cherries, clove, and toasted cedar. It offers good freshness on the palate and has a light gamey note, but it has good, ripe concentration of fruit that’s persistent through the finish, with a supple mouthfeel and a ripe sensibility. Drink 2024-2028. 631 cases were produced.

Jeb Dunnuck
750ml