91 2012 Walter Hansel Cahill Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) 7/17/15 ($40)
Color: Bright deep gold. (3.5) Bouquet: Pretty pear with some lime and butter flavors, also slight herb. (3.0) Body: Heavyweight with excellent fruit and acidity. Rich, tangy mouthfeel. (3.0) Flavor: More expressive and delicious than the bouquet. (3.5) Finish: Slight bitterness from alcohol, but still long and tasty. (3.0)
Overall: Very tasty, well made RRV Chardonnay. Does show a little bitterness that could smooth with a few years bottle age. (16)
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