Walter Hansel Estate Pinot Noir 2022 - 750ml

92pts Vinous

The 2021 Pinot Noir The Estate Vineyards is gracious, elegant and silky. Crushed red/purplish berry fruit, spice and mint are nicely laced together in a juicy, mid-weight Pinot that delivers the goods. The 2021 offers tons of immediacy, but marries that with a good bit of energy. This is a very serious wine with a bright, bright future.

90pts Jeb Dunnuck

The spicy and ripe 2021 Pinot Noir The Estate Vineyards displays a dark ruby/red hue and is forward with aromas of sandalwood, stewed cherry, and cracked pepper. This full-bodied Pinot is toasty on the palate, with fleshy fruit and angular acidity. A generous entry to the range, it will benefit from another 6 months to a year in bottle. Drink 2024-2028.

Winemaker Notes

Estate grown, we select fruit from a variety of vineyard sites for this offering. The predominant clone is from Rochioli cuttings that we have in various locations; we also add a small amount of Swan clone.