2022 Walter Hansel ‘Cahill Lane’ Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

JD93 Pouring a deep magenta/ruby hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir Cahill Lane Vineyard is ripe but has wonderful purity throughout and was raised the same way as the other reds, with 24% new French oak. On the nose, it is ripe with toasty spice, spiced plum, black cherries, menthol, and rosemary. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate and expands, with a ripe feel, but it retains good balance and is a decadent wine with a lot to offer over the next 6-8 years. 387 cases were produced.