Michael Hildebrand

9.6

Seriously delicious. The most memorable cab franc I have had. — 5 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

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. — 6 years ago

Lisa Hart

10

Everything you asked for and more. — 7 years ago

Nicholas Cairnes

9.3

Bout that life — 8 years ago

Michael Mugmon

9.4

With homemade pesto and fresh garbanzos. — 8 years ago

Mark Calkin

9.1

This is embarrassing - I admit I'm not a big Port fan! But I now realise I adore the Tawny variety! Right that's out of the way, this is seriously good stuff, pronounced, woody, toffeed, caramel, dried fruits and nutty, with the addition of dried figs and raisins coming forth on the palate. Sweet with nice acidity but seriously powerful with 21% abv — 8 years ago

Will Brooks

9.0

Great red blend with strong berry flavors — 9 years ago

with Michelle

Brett Pinkin

9.6

My buddy Ty Caton...relentless pursuit of perfection from his property in good 'ole Sonoma Valley. — 10 years ago

Adam Runka

9.4

Niagara doing what Niagara does best. — 11 years ago

Justin Sun

9.1

Very young but good potential — 11 years ago

Ryan M

9.0

Really lovely and super light. Berries and pepper. Accessible and balanced. Great value. — 5 years ago

Bella Metcalf

9.0

Enjoyed at Cecconi’s in Dumbo. — 6 years ago

Greg Telfer

9.2

Ideal Cabernet — 7 years ago

Frederick Kuehn

9.1

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. — 8 years ago

C. Cole

9.3

Smooth combination of fruits--especially cherries--perfectly softened by the oak... and it continued to improve as opened up. Still one of my favorite WS. — 8 years ago

Frederick Kuehn

9.4

Tons of umami on the palate. A surprise for a Pinot Noir. Drinks beautifully and well integrated. — 8 years ago

Pamela Cervisi

8.9

Really enjoyed this cab! — 9 years ago

with Rich

Michael Siciliano

9.6

Canadian Juice — 10 years ago

John Harding

9.6

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. — 10 years ago

Michael Walsh Sr

9.9

Been a while since I've had any wine this one here was excellent . — 11 years ago

Kris Ferguson

9.0

Light and fruity. Almost an effervescent quality. Lime zest and tartness come through on the finish. — 5 years ago

Ryan Nicholson

9.1

A good Zin for every occasion. Had it at the tasting room, left with a bottle, will be going back for more. Update: 2nd bottle, bumped up the rating. Liked it even more! Has a good balance to it, paired well with a crusted pork chop! — 7 years ago

Brian Reams

8.9

Good, dark red fruit. Young but not crazy tannins - Little short/thin for my taste. Prob could use a little more age. — 7 years ago

Richard Eung Joon Chang

8.9

Soft, silky mouthfeel, black fruit, and nice touch of acidity — 8 years ago

Melinda Hoffman

9.7

Acidulé en premier, gout de pomme et sucre en fin de bouche — 8 years ago

Jessica Alessio

9.1

Loved it - buttery finish — 8 years ago

Urs Cete

9.0

Very light, almost as a substitute for some white wines! Low on alcohol! — 9 years ago

Justin Lee

9.3

Solid buttery California chard. — 10 years ago

Andrew McPherson

9.6

Nummy with a 24 day dry aged grass fed ribeye. — 10 years ago

Owen Oiffer

9.7

WOW 2013 Canadian Silver winner. Needed decanting but a great choice — 11 years ago