2013 Walter Hansel Pinot Noir North Slope Vineyard

From the first sniff this wine grabs you. Lovely red fruit aromas with a hint of spice. Then the palate: deeply flavored, cherries, strawberries, earthy notes that complement the fruit, some lovely warm spice notes. Smooth, polished tannins, great acidity. The wine finishes very long, showing the red fruit profile and bracing acidity. Just a first rate pinot noir. $39 at release and an absolute steal for this level of quality. "A"

Charlie