Name
Chardonnay – Cahill Lane
Order #
915297
Producer
Walter Hansel
Vintage
2009
Price
$34.30
About
2009 Vintage is Sold Out, please inquire about the release of 2010 to secure yours.
Bottleneck is thrilled to offer our Utah Resturanteurs the inside track on the latest releases from one of the Russian River Valley's star producers, Walter Hansel and only recently been 'discovered' by Robert Parker, and demand has escalated considerably. With Utah's Small Winery Pricing make these truly spectacular values.
One of northern California's "good guys" is Stephen Hansel, who fashions top- quality Burgundian-styled Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Cara Schwint, Stein Eriksen Lodge, first brought these wines to my attention, and Hansel is one of my reference point visits in the North Coast. Hansel founded the winery in 1978 and now owns 80 acres under vine. These are all noteworthy cuvees that remain somewhat under the radar. Moreover, prices remain unbelievably fair for wines of such quality. The Chardonnays all possess wonderful textures…and good aging potential. Hansel's impressive Pinot Noirs are given a 5-7 day cold soak, entirely destemmed, and aged in French oak." - Robert Parker
The Cahill Lane vineyard sits adjacent to Stephen Hansel's house in the Russian River Valley. It is planted on a north-facing slope that offers great opportunity for slow, even ripening of the fruit. A combination of three derivatives of the Wente clone are used in this cuvée. In comparison to Hansel's other Chardonnays, this wine shows the most pronounced minerality. Highly Allocated
Bottleneck is thrilled to offer our Utah Resturanteurs the inside track on the latest releases from one of the Russian River Valley's star producers, Walter Hansel and only recently been 'discovered' by Robert Parker, and demand has escalated considerably. With Utah's Small Winery Pricing make these truly spectacular values.
One of northern California's "good guys" is Stephen Hansel, who fashions top- quality Burgundian-styled Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Cara Schwint, Stein Eriksen Lodge, first brought these wines to my attention, and Hansel is one of my reference point visits in the North Coast. Hansel founded the winery in 1978 and now owns 80 acres under vine. These are all noteworthy cuvees that remain somewhat under the radar. Moreover, prices remain unbelievably fair for wines of such quality. The Chardonnays all possess wonderful textures…and good aging potential. Hansel's impressive Pinot Noirs are given a 5-7 day cold soak, entirely destemmed, and aged in French oak." - Robert Parker
The Cahill Lane vineyard sits adjacent to Stephen Hansel's house in the Russian River Valley. It is planted on a north-facing slope that offers great opportunity for slow, even ripening of the fruit. A combination of three derivatives of the Wente clone are used in this cuvée. In comparison to Hansel's other Chardonnays, this wine shows the most pronounced minerality. Highly Allocated
Review
2007 Vintage - 94 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Issue #180
"The 2007 Chardonnay Cahill Lane has hints of caramelized citrus, white currants, honeysuckle, and tropical fruits (pineapple and orange blossom). It is full-bodied, with gorgeous texture, terrific mouthfeel, and vibrant acidity and purity. In fact, the striking component of these 2007s is the extraordinary fruit purity that seems to be found in all the top Chardonnays as well as other varietals. $42."
2005 Vintage - 92 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Issue #168
"Similarly styled to the Estate with wonderful intensity, but tighter, more elegant as well as full-bodied, the 2005 Chardonnay Cahill Lane offers up hints of honeysuckle, pears, white peaches, currants, minerals, and toasty oak in the background. It will provide impressive drinking over the next 5-7 years. Kudos to Stephen Hansel for keeping prices so realistic. $36"
Visit Website"The 2007 Chardonnay Cahill Lane has hints of caramelized citrus, white currants, honeysuckle, and tropical fruits (pineapple and orange blossom). It is full-bodied, with gorgeous texture, terrific mouthfeel, and vibrant acidity and purity. In fact, the striking component of these 2007s is the extraordinary fruit purity that seems to be found in all the top Chardonnays as well as other varietals. $42."
2005 Vintage - 92 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Issue #168
"Similarly styled to the Estate with wonderful intensity, but tighter, more elegant as well as full-bodied, the 2005 Chardonnay Cahill Lane offers up hints of honeysuckle, pears, white peaches, currants, minerals, and toasty oak in the background. It will provide impressive drinking over the next 5-7 years. Kudos to Stephen Hansel for keeping prices so realistic. $36"
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