2023 Walter Hansel 'The North Slope' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA (750ml) 7 Year almost Bordeaux-like bouquet of blackcurrants

almost Bordeaux-like bouquet of blackcurrants

some roasting herbs

with a touch of spice and a lingering note of wild herbs

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2023 Walter Hansel 'The North Slope' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA (750ml) 7 Year almost Bordeaux-like bouquet of blackcurrantsWINEMAKER'S NOTES: This begins four feet from the end of the South slope and continues to slope to the North. It is 100% French clone 115. The close proximity to the South slope does not influence these flavors as clone 115 exhibits the most fruit driven flavors and appears more "New World" then French. TASTING NOTES: The 2023 Pinot Noir The North Slope Vineyard reveals a more introspective and darker tone in the glass. It pours a ruby magenta hue and