About
Walter Hansel Winery is a family-owned boutique winery in Santa Rosa, California, specializing in small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley. Established in the 1990s, the winery is named after the founder’s father and reflects a commitment to quality and terroir-driven wines.
Products
Chardonnay - Estate
Crisp and vibrant with notes of pear, lemon zest, and minerality.
Chardonnay - North Slope
Rich and balanced Chardonnay with flavors of green apple, citrus, and subtle oak.
Pinot Noir - Cahill Lane
Elegant and silky with bright red fruit and a long, smooth finish.
Pinot Noir - Estate
A flagship wine with layers of blackberry, cola, and fine tannins.
Pinot Noir - South Slope
A complex Pinot Noir with notes of dark cherry, earth, and spice, sourced from the South Slope vineyard.
Awards
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast for North Slope Chardonnay 2021
2021
92 Points, Wine Spectator for South Slope Pinot Noir 2020
2020