Walter Hansel Winery, now run by Steve Hansel, Walter’s son, has delivered impeccable quality year after year. Their dedication to low yields provides beautiful structure and concentration. ‘Cahill Lane’ from 100% Wente Clone, is one of the last parcels to be picked, lending its natural ripeness, which is balanced with minerality and displays notes of apricot, mint, and chamomile. While there is richness to the wine, there is a delightful lift on its finish. 

In the 1970's Walter Hansel enlisted his son, Stephen, to help plant 257 chardonnay vines. Throughout the 1980's their entire family would harvest the half-acre of grapes and Walter would make the wine, which totaled two barrels. After asking their friend, Tom Rochioli, for help with winemaking, Stephen developed a passion to understand everything about the vineyards and the process of making wine. This passion influenced his quest for growing World-class wines. Their first commercial vintage was 1996 and since that time, they have done exactly that- produced exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and a price point that is far less than their quality.