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2007 Walter Hansel Winery Chardonnay Cahill Lane Vineyard Russian River Valley

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92 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2009

($36) Light gold. Intensely spicy pear, white peach, Meyer lemon and white flowers on the nose. Gentle leesy qualities add complexity to powerful citrus and orchard fruit flavors, which gain sweetness with air. Finishes smooth and focused, leaving behind gentle cinnamon, clove and vanilla bean notes. Elegant enough to work with lighter seafood dishes but also has the concentration to handle richer fare.

94 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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