Hanzell Vineyards

Chardonnay 'Estate'

Chardonnay 'Estate'

Chardonnay Estate Hanzell Vineyards
  • CCOF Certified Organic
  • 100% Chardonnay
  • Hanzell Estate Vineyard (Sonoma Valley AVA)
  • Sourced from de Brye, Zellerbach, Day, Ramos and Ambassador’s 1953 vineyard blocks
  • Average vine age: 32-year-old
  • Red Hills Series and Raynor-Montara clay-loam soils
  • 415-810 ft. elevation
  • Hand-harvested
  • Two hours minimum juice and skin contact prior to pressing
  • Fermented in 72% stainless steel and 28% new French oak barrels
  • Lees stirred for first two months
  • 28% of all barrels go through malolactic fermentation
  • Aged 18 months total in mix of new French oak, used French oak & stainless-steel
  • 13.8% abv

Info

Vintage:
2018
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sonoma
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - USDA/NOPÿ

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-HAN-30-18 6/750ml

Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2019-09-01
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2019-09-01
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2019-09-01
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2019-09-01

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