Walter Hansel Winery

Cahill Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.26 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Dollar for dollar, the best producer of CA Pinot Noir.

Dark cherries, plum, blackberries, black raspberries, mid berry cola/licorice, hint of eucalyptus, dark, rich soil, dry, crushed rocks, limestone, soft; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt me grilled meats,soft smokiness, mix of dark & red flowers with violets. Round acidity with balance, smartly polished elegance with a finish that lasts 90 seconds and falls evenly on earth & fruits.

Dollar for dollar, the best producer of CA Pinot Noir.

Dark cherries, plum, blackberries, black raspberries, mid berry cola/licorice, hint of eucalyptus, dark, rich soil, dry, crushed rocks, limestone, soft; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt me grilled meats,soft smokiness, mix of dark & red flowers with violets. Round acidity with balance, smartly polished elegance with a finish that lasts 90 seconds and falls evenly on earth & fruits.

Sep 1st, 2025
Brian Tuite

No slouch here!

No slouch here!

1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2019
Dawn E.

Delicious! Succulent Bing Cerries, Strawberries, stewed rhubarb, baking spices (cinnamon and nutmeg) Black tea leaves, licorice snaps, graphite, and rose petals. This was PnP; presents with a very long finish! Smiling tonight! 😁

Delicious! Succulent Bing Cerries, Strawberries, stewed rhubarb, baking spices (cinnamon and nutmeg) Black tea leaves, licorice snaps, graphite, and rose petals. This was PnP; presents with a very long finish! Smiling tonight! 😁

Feb 28th, 2021
Pete Tulyathan

Medium Ruby and medium body. Pretty nose. Ripe, lush red and blue fruits. Low acidity. Does not feel like 14.6% ABV. Short and strange finish. Good for early drinking with light pasta or sashimi. 86-88.

Medium Ruby and medium body. Pretty nose. Ripe, lush red and blue fruits. Low acidity. Does not feel like 14.6% ABV. Short and strange finish. Good for early drinking with light pasta or sashimi. 86-88.

Jul 23rd, 2019
Casey Lewis

Casey had this 5 years ago

Casey had this 5 years ago

Apr 19th, 2020
Chris

Chris had this 6 years ago

Chris had this 6 years ago

Dec 7th, 2019