Walter Hansel 'Cuvee Alyce' Pinot Noir; Russian River Valley 2023 (750ml)
Product price
$49.99
Description
Walter Hansel's 2023 Cuvée Alyce is a Pinot Noir blend sourced from the North and South Slopes of Russian River Valley, where clay-rich soils give the wine natural breadth and presence. This is a wine built with density and power, though it arrives tightly wound and will reward patience in the cellar.
Pour it into a glass and you'll find deep ruby color, layered with leather, baked cherry, truffle, and crushed flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with a rounded, silky texture, ripe tannins, and an elegant finish that lingers. There's real textural substance here, and fine balance throughout. The wine is approachable now, but it will continue to evolve and deepen over the next decade.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Producer | Walter Hansel Winery |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Hansel’s 2023 Pinot Noir Cuvée Alyce offers terrific density and power, but it is also tightly wound at this stage. Readers should be in no rush. Time in the glass reveals a Pinot endowed with notable textural presence and fine balance. Cuvée Alyce is a blend from sections on the North and South Slopes planted on clay, where wines tend to naturally offer a good bit of breadth. This is impeccably done in an overt style that captures the essence of the Russian River Valley.
The 2023 Pinot Noir Cuvee Alyce pours a deep ruby color and is layered with aromas of leather, baked cherries, truffle, and crushed flowers. The palate is rounded, with a medium-bodied frame, a silky texture, ripe tannins, and an elegant, ripe finish. It has a more supple and pliant feel and is approachable now or over the coming 10 years. With the exception of the Sauvignon Blanc, all of these wines from Walter Hansel were aged for ten months in barrel. (Jeb Dunnuck, July 2025)