2009 Walter Hansel Sauvignon Blanc RRV
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2009 Walter Hansel Sauvignon Blanc
Thank goodness Stephen Hansel produces this Sauvignon Blanc - it’s such a nice wine to bridge the gap between his Chardonnay releases. Clean aromas of mineral and hints of lime. On the palate, elegant fruit-forward flavors of fresh pineapple, Braeburn apple and Meyer lemon zest are complimented by subtle hints of lychee. Excellent balance with a bright, clean finish that lingers. The grapes come from a source less then a mile from the Hansel vineyard in the Russian River Valley. It was 100% stainless steel fermented with no maloactic fermentation. Walter Hansel was a lifelong wine enthusiast who had the vision to plant his estate's original 250 vines in 1978. Today, Stephen, Walter's son, has taken up where his father left off, pursuing his vision of producing world-class Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, all from the Russian River Valley. The winery uses only natural yeast during fermentation. Fining and filtration are minimal. For a winery founded only in 1996 (situated down the road from Dehlinger and Kistler), this estate is on fire, producing Burgundian-styled offerings that are the products of natural yeast fermentations, gentle handling in the cellars...If readers have not yet tasted the wines of Walter Hansel, they are missing some stunning wines. This is a California Wine.
Thank goodness Stephen Hansel produces this Sauvignon Blanc - it’s such a nice wine to bridge the gap between his Chardonnay releases. Clean aromas of mineral and hints of lime. On the palate, elegant fruit-forward flavors of fresh pineapple, Braeburn apple and Meyer lemon zest are complimented by subtle hints of lychee. Excellent balance with a bright, clean finish that lingers. The grapes come from a source less then a mile from the Hansel vineyard in the Russian River Valley. It was 100% stainless steel fermented with no maloactic fermentation. Walter Hansel was a lifelong wine enthusiast who had the vision to plant his estate's original 250 vines in 1978. Today, Stephen, Walter's son, has taken up where his father left off, pursuing his vision of producing world-class Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, all from the Russian River Valley. The winery uses only natural yeast during fermentation. Fining and filtration are minimal. For a winery founded only in 1996 (situated down the road from Dehlinger and Kistler), this estate is on fire, producing Burgundian-styled offerings that are the products of natural yeast fermentations, gentle handling in the cellars...If readers have not yet tasted the wines of Walter Hansel, they are missing some stunning wines. This is a California Wine.