Tucked into the heart of Russian River Valley, this world-class winery is producing classic Pinot Noir at a fraction of the cost of many of its neighbors. The ‘Estate’ Pinot is a blend of some of the best of the 80 acres Hansel farms. Brimming with Bing cherry, tarragon, and allspice with a backbone of minerality, this is a go-to Pinot that will satisfy each time you pop the cork. 

In the 1970's Walter Hansel enlisted his son, Stephen, to help plant 257 chardonnay vines. Throughout the 1980's their entire family would harvest the half-acre of grapes and Walter would make the wine, which totaled two barrels. After asking their friend, Tom Rochioli, for help with winemaking, Stephen developed a passion to understand everything about the vineyards and the process of making wine. This passion influenced his quest for growing World-class wines. Their first commercial vintage was 1996 and since that time, they have done exactly that- produced exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and a price point that is far less than their quality.