Walter Hansel Winery The North Slope Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

$34.99

92 Points                                                             Another great chardonnay release from Walter Hansel. Limited. 92 points Robert Parker: "Fashioned from yields of 2 to 2.5 tons of fruit per acre, the 2013 Chardonnay North Slope sees 30% new and 70% used barrels. It has nowhere near the generosity of its 2012 counterpart, but it exhibits beautiful nectarine, tangerine and other assorted tropical fruit notes, crisp, zesty acidity and a hint of wet stones that provide unmistakable minerality. Drink now-2018." ...The Hansel wines capture the essence of the Russian River in their exuberant, forward personalities. In my view, the Chardonnays are reference points for what Wente clone Chardonnay is all about. Quality is high across the board and pricing remains incredibly consumer friendly throughout the range, making these some of the most delicious and compelling Sonoma wines readers will come across."  

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Ratings on Delectable

William Schimmel

Medium yellow in the glass. Nose a bit muted but hints of honey and butter are there. Wonderful on the palate and long luscious finish. I have come around on these Hansel Chards which is good news given the reasonable pricing.

Medium yellow in the glass. Nose a bit muted but hints of honey and butter are there. Wonderful on the palate and long luscious finish. I have come around on these Hansel Chards which is good news given the reasonable pricing.

9.1

Eric Manago

Needed to open up a bit to let the sulfites air out, but overall nice. Rich without being over-oaked. Creamy and nutty with underlying lemon.

Needed to open up a bit to let the sulfites air out, but overall nice. Rich without being over-oaked. Creamy and nutty with underlying lemon.

8.7

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