- CCOF Certified Organic
- 100% Chardonnay
- Hanzell Estate Vineyard (Moon Mountain AVA)
- Sourced from de Brye, Zellerbach, Day, Ramos and Ambassador’s 1953 vineyard blocks
- Average vine age: 38-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 59% stainless steel and 41% new French oak barrels
- Lees stirred for first two months
- 41% – all of the barrel fermented portion goes through malolactic fermentation
- Aged 18 months total in mix of new French oak, used French oak & stainless-steel
- 14.1% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Moon Mountain
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - USDA/NOPÿ
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-HAN-30-20 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2023-04-01
"The 2020 Chardonnay is a powerful, savory wine. Dried citrus peel, chamomile, crushed flowers and herbs infuse the 2020 with quite a bit of aromatic nuance. The 2020 is just a touch light and edgy, but that is the vintage. Overall, this is nicely done."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-05-01
"The 2021 Chardonnay is glorious. It captures so much of what makes Moon Mountain such a special place. Light on its feet but with plenty of texture, the Chardonnay dazzles in 2021. Lemon confit, marzipan, dried herbs, flowers and chamomile open with a bit of coaxing. I especially admire the wine's dynamic energy. The 2021 spent 18 months in a combination of French oak and stainless steel. This is an impressive showing."
2021
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2024-08-26
"The nose has a balance of power and restraint, with aromas of preserved lemons, river stones and jasmine. The palate is medium-bodied with a generous texture and high-tension acidity, showing notes of lime curd, orange zest and minerals. Grown in heritage vineyards planted in 1953, 1972 and 1976. Made to age. Drink from 2027."
2021
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2025-04-30
"Impressive for its complexity and detail, with notes of candied ginger, orange blossoms and pear drop. Hints of Fuji apple and crunchy sea salt join lingering details of ginger, lemon curd and lemon verbena on a sleek, juicy frame. Drink now. 1,667 cases made."
2019
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-08-01
"The 2019 Chardonnay shows lovely hints of nuance that have started to develop in bottle. Lemon confit, apricot, yellow flowers, mint, tangerine oil and a touch of honey are all typical of a wine with some bottle age. Creamy and expansive in feel, the 2019 is showing so well today."
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-08-01
"Precise and fresh, offering perfectly ripe Bartlett pear, lemon zest and Fuji apple flavors, with hints of makrut lime leaf and sea salt, followed by a note of buttery brioche on the elegant finish. Drink now through 2038. 1,336 cases made."
2018
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2019-09-01
2018
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2019-09-01
2018
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2019-09-01
2018
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2019-09-01
2017
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2021-01-01
2017
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2020-01-01
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2021-04-01
2016
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
[no Date]
2016
Wine Advocate
Score
93+
Date
[no Date]
2016
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
[no Date]
2016
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
[no Date]