A Russian River Pinot

2003 Walter Hansel Russian River Pinot
Shane’s Notes
$26.99

We saved this wine for a special meal. Jen prepared her famous roast chicken seasoned with spices and stuffed with butter. She also made mashed potatoes with chives and steamed some green beans. We even used our new china and, of course, ate by candlelight.

I have recently drunk some American Pinots with a texture so heavy that they reminded me of Syrahs. I’m not too thrilled with this style. I prefer the lighter textured Pinots like this one. The aroma boasted raspberry, licorice and sweetness. The flavors of the mildly concentrated palate included thyme, plum, black raspberry and a little funk. The texture was silky and the finish was long. It was very elegant and an outstanding Pinot for the price.