2017 Walter Hansel ‘South Slope’ Pinot Noir

VIN93 The 2017 Pinot Noir The South Slope Vineyard offers terrific richness as well as structure. Freshly cut flowers, hard candy, mint and fresh berry flavors meld in a Pinot laced with striking energy, inner sweetness and complexity. Silky tannins add character as this creamy, open-knit Pinot shows off its alluring personality.
WA92 Pale to medium ruby-purple, the 2017 Pinot Noir South Slope (all Dijon clone 777) has a savory nose of toast, dried leaves, pipe tobacco, dried rose petals, amaro and tangerine peel with a core of blackberries and cranberries. The palate is medium-bodied and silky with fine, grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing long. 1,081 cases produced.