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Walt
| Owner(s) | Craig Hall, Kathryn Hall |
| Link to this site |
Craig and Kathryn Hall of Hall wines acquired Roessler Cellars in 2010 and reincarnated the label as Walt, the maiden name of Kathryn, to honor Kathryn's parents, Bob and Delores Hall. In 2010 the Halls partnered with Roger Roessler, the former co-owner of Roessler Cellars.
It is an ambitious entry into Pinot Noir and Chardonnay under the winemaking direction of Steve Leveque, who also crafts the Hall Napa Valley wines. Vineyard partners are located in the Anderson Valley, Sonoma County, Sta. Rita Hills, and the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Walt will offer 10 Pinot Noirs and 2 Chardonnays from the 2010 vintage.
Articles About Walt
Reviewed Wines
2011 Walt La Brisa Sonoma County Chardonnay
14.4% alc., $35.Walt Wines is owned by vintners
Kathryn Walt Hall and Craig Hill who partnered with artisan vintner Roger Roessler. A blend of
Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast vineyards (Dutton Ranch and Sangiacomo Vineyard). Old
Wente clone.
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Moderate golden straw color and clear in the glass. Aromas of lemon meringue,
honey, poached pear, stewed apples and fresh cut grass. A solid wine with appealing flavors of
vanilla pudding with pineapple, baked pear, nori and a hint of oak. A bright cut of acidity brings the
wine to life and leads to a refreshing finish. Good.
Reviewed May 5, 2013
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2011 Walt Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay
13.8% alc.,
1,009 cases, $60. Dutton Ranch and Sangiacomo Vineyard. Old Wente clone.
Native yeast fermentation, unfined and unfiltered.
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Light golden straw color and
clear in the glass. Shy, but inviting aromas of Asian pear, lemon drop, brewed
lemon tea and a hint of juicy fruit. A statuesque wine that has a charming
restraint but offers a very pleasurable array of flavors including lemon, pear, and
green apple. No imposing oak to spoil the experience. This is a wine that
unfolds slowly, showing a different nuance a little at a time. Very good.
Reviewed May 5, 2013
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2010 Walt Hein Family Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 250 cases, $52, release June 29,
2012. From a vineyard owned by Richard Roessler which is farmed organically. Clones 777, 115 and
Pommard. 30% whole clusters.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Inviting aromas of boysenberries
and plum. Pleasing array of dark berry flavors in a mid weight style with a very polished, satiny mouth feel.
Very good.
Reviewed June 24, 2012
ARTICLE »
2011 Walt La Brisa Sonoma County Chardonnay
14.4% alc., $35.Walt Wines is owned by vintners Kathryn Walt Hall and Craig Hill who partnered with artisan vintner Roger Roessler. A blend of Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast vineyards (Dutton Ranch and Sangiacomo Vineyard). Old Wente clone. · Moderate golden straw color and clear in the glass. Aromas of lemon meringue, honey, poached pear, stewed apples and fresh cut grass. A solid wine with appealing flavors of vanilla pudding with pineapple, baked pear, nori and a hint of oak. A bright cut of acidity brings the wine to life and leads to a refreshing finish. Good. Reviewed May 5, 2013 ARTICLE »
2011 Walt Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay
13.8% alc., 1,009 cases, $60. Dutton Ranch and Sangiacomo Vineyard. Old Wente clone. Native yeast fermentation, unfined and unfiltered. · Light golden straw color and clear in the glass. Shy, but inviting aromas of Asian pear, lemon drop, brewed lemon tea and a hint of juicy fruit. A statuesque wine that has a charming restraint but offers a very pleasurable array of flavors including lemon, pear, and green apple. No imposing oak to spoil the experience. This is a wine that unfolds slowly, showing a different nuance a little at a time. Very good. Reviewed May 5, 2013 ARTICLE »
2010 Walt Hein Family Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 250 cases, $52, release June 29, 2012. From a vineyard owned by Richard Roessler which is farmed organically. Clones 777, 115 and Pommard. 30% whole clusters. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Inviting aromas of boysenberries and plum. Pleasing array of dark berry flavors in a mid weight style with a very polished, satiny mouth feel. Very good. Reviewed June 24, 2012 ARTICLE »
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