Joshua Fisher

9.2

Been in Yosemite — 2 years ago

Greg Nixon

9.5

Great buttery Chardonnay we had at Rush Creek Lodge In Yosemite — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I really enjoy pairing wine with food. One thing I like to do when I work events like these is to offer guests wine that has achieved its perfect bottle phase and this didn’t disappoint. So often you go to a restaurant or an event and all they offer are new releases or close enough. Wine needs time in bottle to shine. This one was at its peak and for many guests was the wine of the night. I’d have trouble disagreeing with that.

Wine was seamless and elegant. Ripe, lush, ruby fruits of; dark cherries, some blackberries, plum and soft florals blueberries on the edge of the glass. Great acidity and round long finish. This was better than some $100 plus bottles of Pinot’s I’ve had for a faction of the price. It walks the fence of CA Pinot & Burgundy nicely.

The dish paired perfectly with Hedy’s, Fresh Summer Beans, Pumpernickel Crouton, Yogurt Dressing, Chive, Preserved Lemon. The perfect age on the Cahill married beautifully with the dish and excellent on its own. The food did not overpower the dish, nor did the dish overpower the wine.

The 08 Cahill was a recent direct purchase from the winery through K&L Wine Merchants. It was like stealing, it was priced so inexpensively.

Walter Hansel made his fortune in the auto business; which allowed him to pursue his other passion in wine. He and his son’s first vintage was 1996. They are located near Kistler and Dehlinger in Sonoma. The Cahill is made from a blend of three clones; 114, 115 and Rochioli.

One interesting fun fact. Walter Hansel was among the first people to drive a car into the Yosemite Valley in the early 1900’s.

Hedy on FB @Plate&Bottle — 7 years ago

Emily Steedman

9.5

Great start to a Yosemite trip! — 4 years ago

Nancy Clayton

8.9

Tenaya Lodge Yosemite. Nice, not too dry, not sweet, full bodied. Had with dinner. — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

Pfeffer. Like when Yosemite Sam would make Hasenpfeffer? This was a cool field blend. — 7 years ago

Nikki Vlasic

9.7

Enjoying this amazing wine while in Yosemite ! 😀🍷 — 7 years ago

Edward Chung

9.3

Beautiful wine - amazing aroma! Soft tannins - cherries, licorice... would go great with a steak. Entering a good drinking window. Easily another 10-15 years left in this one. Enjoying this one with buddies at Yosemite! July 2020 — 5 years ago

Nancy Clayton

9.1

Yosemite recovery — 6 years ago

Molly M

9.1

Just can’t get a bad wine in California it seems! Picked this up at the little mini mart outside Yosemite for $10. Delicious! — 7 years ago