Walter Hansel Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Walter Hansel Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a bright, characterful California white that stands out for its precision, freshness, and layered fruit profile. Sourced from Lake County fruit grown under dramatic day-to-night temperature shifts, it delivers both intensity and restraint in a style that feels distinctly estate-minded and thoughtfully made.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a clean, luminous pale-gold hue in the glass. On the nose, it is vivid and expressive, opening with white pear, honeydew melon, grapefruit, wildflower honey, and a subtle touch of cinnamon. The palate is fresh and tightly focused, with flavors of pear, citrus, lime, nectarine skin, melon, and a faint suggestion of fresh fig. Its lively acidity gives the wine a lifted, mouthwatering feel, and while it is delicious now, the structure and balance suggest it can develop nicely over the next few years.

Production
The Sauvignon Blanc comes from Lake County, where pronounced temperature swings help preserve acidity while encouraging ripe, aromatic fruit. The site’s climate is well suited to Sauvignon Blanc, and the fruit is reportedly grown with low yields in mind, reflecting the producer’s preference for concentration and quality.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs especially well with fresh seafood, oysters, goat cheese, green salads, grilled white fish, and lightly seasoned poultry. Serve well chilled at around 8-10°C, and decanting is not necessary.

Producer
Walter Hansel is a respected California producer known for wines that emphasize site expression, balance, and careful vineyard sourcing. Stephen Hansel’s involvement in the Lake County Sauvignon Blanc project helped shape a wine style aligned with his own standards for low-yield, high-quality fruit, and this bottling reflects that commitment to detail.

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