Walter Hansel The South Slope Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA

沃爾特北坡黑皮諾干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：3557

Medium ruby-purple, the 2018 Pinot Noir South Slope has gorgeous aromas of blood orange, cracked pepper, cranberries and red and black cherries loaded with earthy, amaro-like nuances. The medium-bodied palate is silky, fresh and uplifted, its concentrated fruits refreshed by loads of spicy accents, and it finishes long and detailed. 1,083 cases produced.

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.

Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2016 Pinot Noir South Slope displays a very fruity nose of crushed blackberries and raspberries with delicate hints of smoked meats, tar and dusty soil with a waft of red roses. Medium-bodied, tightly wound and with a very lively line of acid, it has a firm, grainy texture and long mineral-laced finish. 1,064 cases produced.

Medium to deep ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir South Slope opens with notions of black cherries, wild blueberries and raspberry preserves with suggestions of forest floor, mossy bark and fungi with a waft of rose hips. Medium to full-bodied, it sports incredibly intense black and blue berry flavors with earthy accents and a fine-grained frame, finishing long and refreshing. 784 cases produced.

As for the 2014 Pinot Noir South Slope, this wine shows elegant black cherry and strawberry notes, and come across like a Premier Cru C?te de Beaune. The wine has a dark ruby color, sweet tannin and a nice, plump, round, juicy mouthfeel.