2019 Walter Hansel Chardonnay The North Slope

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Score 94/100 · Drink 2022-2034, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2022

The 2019 Chardonnay The North Slope Vineyard is creamy, open-knit and generous, as these wines tend to be. Apricot, mint, pineapple and passion fruit flesh out nicely, framed by soft, plush contours that add considerable appeal. The 2019 has softened quite a bit since I tasted it last year.

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94
94/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

94
94/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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94 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Drink 2023-2039, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2021

The 2019 Chardonnay The North Slope Vineyard is one of the most overtly, powerful wines in this range. A wine of real phenolic intensity, the North Slope is a structured, savory Chardonnay that is going to need a few years to come around. It is incredibly distinctive. Crushed rocks, tangy herbs and lemon confit all grace a Chardonnay that balances power with transparency.

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Walter Hansel
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White

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Dry

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