The 2004 Chardonnay Cahill Lane exhibits medium to full body along with hints of brioche, peaches, white currants, and spicy oak. Chassagne-Montrachet-like with a note of hazelnut oil, this wine should drink well for 3-4 years. Kudos to Stephen Hansel for keeping prices so realistic.
Previously recommended: 2003 Chardonnay Cahill Lane (91), 2003 Chardonnay Cuvee Alyce (91+), 2003 Chardonnay Estate (89), 2003 Chardonnay North Slope Vineyard (90+), 2003 Pinot Noir Cuvee Alyce (92+), 2003 Pinot Noir Estate (88), 2003 Pinot Noir Hirsch Block Three (90), 2003 Pinot Noir The North Slope (90+), 2003 Pinot Noir Three Rows (88?).
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