2022 Walter Hansel 'The North Slope' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA (750ml) Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Nordic heritage meets Michigan ingenuity

Nordic heritage meets Michigan ingenuity in Norden Aquavit - a modern approach to a traditional Scandinavian botanical spirit

with smaller contributions from 2020 and 2019—Ruinart’s newest NV Blanc de Blancs was disgorged in February 2025 with a dosage of six grams per liter

Pairs well with meat-filled pasta dishes

Beneath the fruit

2022 Walter Hansel 'The North Slope' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA (750ml) Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Nordic heritage meets Michigan ingenuityWINEMAKER'S NOTES: This vineyard site slopes 40 feet South to North with terrific sun exposure throughout the day and into the sunset. This is a field blend of French clone 95 and clone 76. These wines tend to show their Burgundy heritage. TASTING NOTES: The 2022 Chardonnay The North Slope Vineyard is composed of all Dijon 95 and 76 clones and comes, as the name suggests, from the top portion of the estate. On opening, the aromatics are opulent and