Pale straw with a hint of green. Grassy meadow flowers on the nose. Vibrant acidity support the grapefruit and rose palate. Medium length on the finish. Very pleasureful. — 9 years ago
Obviously biased but this new 2013 Vineyard 36 Thirty Six is an explosive 100% Napa Valley Cabernet. Only going to improve over the next year and will certainly cellar for 7-10
— 9 years ago
Really delicious!! — 10 years ago
Great with chicken — 10 years ago
2011 vintage. $18 retail. Banging deal. — 11 years ago
Dark plum color. Uninteresting nose. Plum flavors. Sweet, but not cloying. Light balanced tannins and acidity. Full flavor without being heavy. Very easy to drink. I really like this wine. — 11 years ago
Interesting.... — 12 years ago
Completing my tasting of all my Walter Hansel Pinot single vineyard selections with their “The Three Rows.”
The nose is engaging. Sweet vanilla, caramel, ripe & slightly sour; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, blueberries and baked strawberries. Dark soil, limestone, dry clay, dark berry cola, touch herbaceous, black licorice, sweet tarry notes, stems, notes of pyrazines and fresh dark floral bouquet.
The body is just medium. I would say this wine hit its peak two years ago. It’s good, ripe and still shows freshness after being open for an hour. Ripe & slightly sour; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, cranberries, pomegranate extract, blue floral fruits and baked strawberries. Vanilla, salted caramel, clove, touch of nutmeg, dark soil, limestone, dry clay, dry crushed rocks, dark berry cola, touch herbaceous, dark spice with palate heat sets in the longer it opens up, black licorice, sweet tarry notes, stems, notes of pyrazines and fresh dark floral bouquet with violets.
Photos of; Walter Hansel Vineyard, Owner/Winemaker Stephen Hansel, Pinot grapes going through veraison and the Walter Hansel Winery. — 7 years ago
Julie's birthday — 8 years ago
Great value. Very tasty & smoooooooth — 9 years ago
Tons of umami on the palate. A surprise for a Pinot Noir. Drinks beautifully and well integrated. — 9 years ago
My favorite Cabernet. Best value. Miss it. — 10 years ago
Solid buttery California chard. — 11 years ago
Very sexy...reminds me of a Washington cab, maybe from DuBrul. Now if only the Easter bunny would bring me a bottle of Le Dome — 11 years ago
My buddy Ty Caton...relentless pursuit of perfection from his property in good 'ole Sonoma Valley. — 11 years ago
Been a while since I've had any wine this one here was excellent . — 12 years ago
All upfront. No finish. Big bold dark fruit. A small hint of cherries. As it opens up., there is more of a dry finish. — 7 years ago
Chocolate and cherries — 7 years ago
A benchmark Syrah for sure. Great grip! — 9 years ago
Very pleasing smooth — 10 years ago
Very light, slightly dry and a nice sweet note. Very enjoyable! — 10 years ago
2009 vintage — 11 years ago
Ocean prime — 11 years ago
Nummy with a 24 day dry aged grass fed ribeye. — 11 years ago
Light and crisp! Good drool factor. — 12 years ago
Very young but good potential — 12 years ago
Ted Biser
Very smooth right away, gets better after open. More spice than fruit. Would love to get an old vine bottle from these vines in 20 years. — 7 years ago