2016 Walter Hansel Chardonnay The North Slope

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Score 92/100 · Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Jun 2018

The 2016 Chardonnay North Slope Vineyard simply sings of beautiful orange blossom, ginger and coriander seed notes with a core of spiced pears and Golden Delicious apples. The palate is medium-bodied with quite an understated, restrained expression in the mouth, featuring a quiet intensity of savory flavors, finishing on a mineral note. 938 cases produced.

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93
93/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

92
92/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

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93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Drink 2019-2024, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr 2018

The 2016 Chardonnay The North Slope Vineyard fleshes out beautifully in the glass. Textured, resonant and inviting, the 2016 offers a compelling interplay of dense fruit, lifted aromatics and gorgeous mis-weight structure. Lemon confit, white flowers and lightly honeyed notes grace this exquisite Chardonnay. The 2016 Cahill Lane is another impeccable wine from Steven Hansel.

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Walter Hansel
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White

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Dry

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