2018 Hanzell Chardonnay

A delightful Sonoma Chardonnay featuring flavors of lemon curd, apricot, and green apple, complemented by mineral and saline notes.

Producer

Hanzell

Region

Sonoma Valley, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Chardonnay

Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay

Specifications

2018

Vintage

2028

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

72% of grapes were fermented in stainless steel, 28% in new French oak, before being aged for 18 months in a mix of new and neutral French oak, as well as stainless steel

Occasional wine note

We love the lemon curd, apricot, and green apple that comes together in this one with mineral and saline hints. Another lovely Sonoma Chardonnay.

What experts say about this wine

100

Wine Enthusiast

Structured and graceful from beginning to end, this white is floral and offers depth and length. From some vines still on St. George rootstock and fermented in both oak and stainless-steel, it retains lively acidity and vibrant layers of salty stone, Meyer lemon and green apple.

100

Wine Spectator

Svelte, with minerally snap to the pure-tasting McIntosh apple, Bosc pear and apricot tart flavors. The juicy finish offers hints of buttered toast and light spicy accents.

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