Walter Hansel Winery

Cahill Lane Vineyard Chardonnay

9.27 ratings
9.33 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon with aromas of nice ripe stone and tropical fruits with floral spice notes. Sourced from 40+ year-old vines, on the palate flavors of apple, peach and pineapple fruit flavors with a nice dollop of citrus and toasty oak. Well balanced, fresh long finish ending with creamy mineral character. Nice value.

Medium lemon with aromas of nice ripe stone and tropical fruits with floral spice notes. Sourced from 40+ year-old vines, on the palate flavors of apple, peach and pineapple fruit flavors with a nice dollop of citrus and toasty oak. Well balanced, fresh long finish ending with creamy mineral character. Nice value.

Apr 18th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

From 100% Wente clones that get max hang time, large and tiny berries packed together, pale lemon with subtle aromas of citrus and stone fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, lemon and lime flavors, crisp acidity, long finish ending with rich mineral character. Perfect now!

From 100% Wente clones that get max hang time, large and tiny berries packed together, pale lemon with subtle aromas of citrus and stone fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, lemon and lime flavors, crisp acidity, long finish ending with rich mineral character. Perfect now!

Mar 23rd, 2024
Josh Morgenthau

Made in the Cali style with oak and sweetness but with fantastic concentration, balance and structure. Tropical fruits and pastry on the nose. Actually really harmonious. Supple waxiness and minerals. Great value!

Made in the Cali style with oak and sweetness but with fantastic concentration, balance and structure. Tropical fruits and pastry on the nose. Actually really harmonious. Supple waxiness and minerals. Great value!

Jan 10th, 2022
Edward

2019 vintage poured in 2021. Sulphuric on the nose with a long, acidic finish. Not bad, not great.

2019 vintage poured in 2021. Sulphuric on the nose with a long, acidic finish. Not bad, not great.

Dec 26th, 2021
Richard Rosensweig

Tons of apricot. Bit of honey and honeysuckle. Some grassy notes. Very little oak. Delish.

Tons of apricot. Bit of honey and honeysuckle. Some grassy notes. Very little oak. Delish.

Aug 22nd, 2021
Steve Haro

Steve had this 3 years ago

Steve had this 3 years ago

Feb 14th, 2022
Steve Haro

Steve had this 3 years ago

Steve had this 3 years ago

Jan 9th, 2022