Walter Hansel was a lifelong wine enthusiast who had the vision to plant the original 250 vines in 1978. Today, Stephen, Walter's son, pursues that vision of producing world class Burgundy-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Hansel Family Vineyards currently consists of 75 acres of grapes from ten different French and domestic clones ranging in age from 23 to 3 years. The emphasis is on low yields for greater complexity.
