Walter Hansel Winery
Cahill Lane Vineyard Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
It’s a buttery malo oaky chard, which I just have personal limitations in seeing past, and and for me covers more than it expresses. But this is a particularly well made version of that is standing well at 9 years (which kind of makes me wish it was even Liss overhwelmed by those flavors). Butterscotch and toasted oak dominate, with vanilla underneath but relatively subdued. Also get some smoke frankincense and ylang ylang along with some pineapple. On the palate still some fruit: pear and pineapple, but playing a background role, and more pronounced vanilla taking over from time to time.. A leesy almost oily texture that finishes rich but satisfying and not overly heavy. The lingering vanilla is long but not necessarily something I enjoy. Solid structure and no sense of overage
It’s a buttery malo oaky chard, which I just have personal limitations in seeing past, and and for me covers more than it expresses. But this is a particularly well made version of that is standing well at 9 years (which kind of makes me wish it was even Liss overhwelmed by those flavors). Butterscotch and toasted oak dominate, with vanilla underneath but relatively subdued. Also get some smoke frankincense and ylang ylang along with some pineapple. On the palate still some fruit: pear and pineapple, but playing a background role, and more pronounced vanilla taking over from time to time.. A leesy almost oily texture that finishes rich but satisfying and not overly heavy. The lingering vanilla is long but not necessarily something I enjoy. Solid structure and no sense of overage
Jun 3rd, 2019
This is A Must Buy Wine and from wine maker; small yet Big in taste and seductively groomed vineyards that yield only the best wines. Buy for an occasion or just to add to your collection and open for the most intimate drinking experience
This is A Must Buy Wine and from wine maker; small yet Big in taste and seductively groomed vineyards that yield only the best wines. Buy for an occasion or just to add to your collection and open for the most intimate drinking experience
Feb 8th, 2015
2010 Russian River Valley. The first bottle was corked. The second had nice buttery notes. This is a nice complex chard at a decent price.
2010 Russian River Valley. The first bottle was corked. The second had nice buttery notes. This is a nice complex chard at a decent price.
Jan 1st, 2015Amazing oaky, smooth Chardonnay. I'm a big fan!
Amazing oaky, smooth Chardonnay. I'm a big fan!
Aug 5th, 2014