Walter Hansel 2022 The North Slope Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

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Walter Hansel 2022 The North Slope Chardonnay, Russian River Valley94 Points The Walter Hansel North Slope Chardonnay is another great chardonnay release from Walter Hansel. Limited. 94 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The Walter Hansel Chardonnay The North Slope Vineyard is one of the most overtly, powerful wines in this range. A wine of real phenolic intensity, the North Slope is a structured, savory Chardonnay that is going to need a few years to come around. It is incredibly distinctive. Crushed rocks, tangy

critical of the heavy-handed wines of the day

as do bright acids and searing tannins

Napa's first Black-owned estate winery

cassis and black cherries mark the nose

This is another killer Chardonnay from Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer

A Brix26 exclusive

aged in 100% French oak (75% new)

as well as floral oils that last long on the palate without feeling heavy

black currant and perfume leap from the glass before squeezing back into a linear

6% Cabernet Franc

The Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is more limited in availability than the Alexander Valley

it will have a solid 7-8 years of longevity