Hanzell Vineyards

Sebella Sonoma Valley Chardonnay

9.0132 ratings
8.944 pro ratings
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
John Riddick

2011 Vintage. Bought at winery in 2013. Although a little past it’s peak, this Chardonnay showed great acid and mineral character. More gold in color. Still beautiful after all these years.

2011 Vintage. Bought at winery in 2013. Although a little past it’s peak, this Chardonnay showed great acid and mineral character. More gold in color. Still beautiful after all these years.

Apr 5th, 2021
Sommelara

2012 vintage is amazing. If you have a bottle open it right now!!

2012 vintage is amazing. If you have a bottle open it right now!!

Sep 1st, 2018
Charles Fairbanks

I like this wine a lot. Subtle, integrated oak, focused, textured and not overly concentrated/sweet.

I like this wine a lot. Subtle, integrated oak, focused, textured and not overly concentrated/sweet.

Jan 30th, 2016
Eric Urbani

2009. Love the cedar notes

2009. Love the cedar notes

Dec 7th, 2015
David L

Love this wine. Drink at slightly below room temperature... let it open up for 30 minutes . Mineral/acidity soften up so nicely. Tropical notes are delicious! What a surprise.

Love this wine. Drink at slightly below room temperature... let it open up for 30 minutes . Mineral/acidity soften up so nicely. Tropical notes are delicious! What a surprise.

Jun 13th, 2015
Gerald Montoya

Clean, focused, and precise. Subtle lemon pith and apple with nice brown spice and seashell like minerality all on crisp, clean structure. Hints of honey but only slightly. Very pretty and focused. Give this time to develop. 3-5 years at least.

Clean, focused, and precise. Subtle lemon pith and apple with nice brown spice and seashell like minerality all on crisp, clean structure. Hints of honey but only slightly. Very pretty and focused. Give this time to develop. 3-5 years at least.

Apr 13th, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.8

Tart aged in old french barrels lemon and green apple

Tart aged in old french barrels lemon and green apple

Mar 12th, 2015
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.9

Elegant, pristine clean. Generously packed with ripe yellow apples & tons of leesy character. Solid, lingering finish. Great discipline in this Sonoma Chardonnay!

Elegant, pristine clean. Generously packed with ripe yellow apples & tons of leesy character. Solid, lingering finish. Great discipline in this Sonoma Chardonnay!

Feb 3rd, 2015
Harry Oranges

Bright, flinty with a high acid that doesn't rip off the enamel of your teeth, this is great stuff and I actually enjoyed better than that Chablis at the table

Bright, flinty with a high acid that doesn't rip off the enamel of your teeth, this is great stuff and I actually enjoyed better than that Chablis at the table

Jan 6th, 2015
Matthew Horbund

Hanzell "Sebella" Chardonnay 2012 - pale straw hay yellow, nose of lemon, chalk, wet stone, and white flowers. Palate is crisp and clean. Green apple with barker pear flavors. Great acidity. The spices are mixed with citrus and flowers, and really bring a lot of fun vibrancy to the glass. Love this. $36

Hanzell "Sebella" Chardonnay 2012 - pale straw hay yellow, nose of lemon, chalk, wet stone, and white flowers. Palate is crisp and clean. Green apple with barker pear flavors. Great acidity. The spices are mixed with citrus and flowers, and really bring a lot of fun vibrancy to the glass. Love this. $36

May 22nd, 2014