Walter Hansel 2019 'Cahill Lane' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

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Walter Hansel 2019 'Cahill Lane' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley93 Points Another beautiful small production Pinot Noir from Walter Hansel who continues to make a small amount of Pinot Noir down the road from Kistler, at unbelievably sane prices. As a result they always sell out quickly. Stock up while it's available. Cahill Lane Pinot Noir: A blend of 3 separate acres surrounding the Hansel home. It consists of one acre of Rochioli Pommard clone, one acre of clone 115 and one acre of clone 114. Pricing is

key lime pie

I will re-taste in 2025

this terrific estate deserves more attention in the market

fine-grained tannins entwined with crystalline salinity

made to age

95 Points James Suckling: "Lifted and perfumed nose with aromas of bramble berries

Varietals are blended across multiple vintages to achieve a final non-vintage wine that is complex and elegant

The 2023 is all Calera clone

and hints of peppery spice that unfold seamlessly

Delicious now but a great cellar candidate as well

94 Points Robert Parker: "Their flagship wine

Plotline is a rare new Semillon Sauvignon Blanc from California