2013 Walter Hansel "North Slope" Russian River Valley Chardonnay lively bubbles lend finesse

lively bubbles lend finesse

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The palate is immaculately cast in the form of the tannins that ride side by side with crunchy

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2013 Walter Hansel "North Slope" Russian River Valley Chardonnay lively bubbles lend finesseFashioned from yields of 2 to 2. 5 tons of fruit per acre, the 2013 Chardonnay North Slope sees 30% new and 70% used barrels. It has nowhere near the generosity of its 2012 counterpart, but it exhibits beautiful nectarine, tangerine and other assorted tropical fruit notes, crisp, zesty acidity and a hint of wet stones that provide unmistakable minerality. Drink now 2018. The consistently run Walter Hansel winery (now in the capable hands of Steve