Walter Hansel Cahill Lane Chardonnay 2021

Walter Hansel Cahill Lane Chardonnay 2021

White Wine from USA

$77.40

Size: 750 ml

Vintage: 2021

ABV: 14.5%

Producer: Walter Hansel Winery
A refined, estate-grown Chardonnay from the heart of Russian River Valley, the 2021 Cahill Lane bottling showcases Hansel’s signature balance of richness and restraint. Crafted from Wente clone vines and fermented in French oak, this vintage is vibrant and expressive, with layered complexity.

Profile:

Appearance: Pale gold with a greenish hue.

Aroma: Ripe orchard fruit, citrus blossom, and toasted hazelnut, with subtle vanilla and flint.

Palate: Medium-bodied and textured, showing pear, lemon curd, and baking spice, supported by fresh acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing: Ideal with roasted chicken, seared scallops, lobster with butter sauce, or creamy mushroom risotto.

What’s In It: 100% Chardonnay

How It Was Made:

Sourced from estate vines planted to the Wente clone, the fruit is hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels (approximately 30% new), followed by 10 months of aging on lees with periodic bâtonnage (lees stirring) to build texture and complexity. The wine is bottled

unfined and lightly filtered.