Handley

Estate Chardonnay

8.817 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, North Coast, 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
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.5

Solid middle of the road Chardonnay.

Solid middle of the road Chardonnay.

Jun 14th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

A small family-owned winery in Mendocino County, bonded in 1982, located at the northwest end of the Anderson Valley on 59 acres of the original Holmes Ranch. Still standing on the property are the now-refurbished ranch house, barn, and the original water tower. Stone and tropical fruit aromas with spice and oak notes. On the palate apple and citrus flavors, with nutty oak tones. Lingering finish ending with mineral characteristics.

A small family-owned winery in Mendocino County, bonded in 1982, located at the northwest end of the Anderson Valley on 59 acres of the original Holmes Ranch. Still standing on the property are the now-refurbished ranch house, barn, and the original water tower. Stone and tropical fruit aromas with spice and oak notes. On the palate apple and citrus flavors, with nutty oak tones. Lingering finish ending with mineral characteristics.

Jun 5th, 2017
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

Yellow gold to the eye, golden on the palate. Nose reveals partial stainless as its lead by fruit and minerals. Golden Delicious apples, lychee, and even whisps of lemon are found. Palate is creamy and enveloping - orchestrated by a balanced effort of fruit, slate, mouthwatering acidity, and just enough oak.

Yellow gold to the eye, golden on the palate. Nose reveals partial stainless as its lead by fruit and minerals. Golden Delicious apples, lychee, and even whisps of lemon are found. Palate is creamy and enveloping - orchestrated by a balanced effort of fruit, slate, mouthwatering acidity, and just enough oak.

Mar 9th, 2016
Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

9.0

Very clean mineral nose, showing tropical notes and just a hint of cream. Roughly 80% stainless steel and 20% new French oak, the fruit shines through... pineapple, guava, green apple all there. The touch of oak adds some lemon curd, very light baking spice and creaminess that round out the palate nicely.

Very clean mineral nose, showing tropical notes and just a hint of cream. Roughly 80% stainless steel and 20% new French oak, the fruit shines through... pineapple, guava, green apple all there. The touch of oak adds some lemon curd, very light baking spice and creaminess that round out the palate nicely.

Mar 9th, 2016
Tyson Escoto

Balanced, incredibly ripe and luscious fruit. Can't wait to see more 2012s.

Balanced, incredibly ripe and luscious fruit. Can't wait to see more 2012s.

Mar 27th, 2014
Jed
8.9

Pear-apple, lemon, night-blooming jasmine blossom, dried pineapple and guava; exceptionally deeply integrated minerality running like a shaft of light through the fruit. Light-weight, very balanced, perfect acidity. Wine made by a woman who knows very well what Burgundy is and also her own exceptional terroir.

Pear-apple, lemon, night-blooming jasmine blossom, dried pineapple and guava; exceptionally deeply integrated minerality running like a shaft of light through the fruit. Light-weight, very balanced, perfect acidity. Wine made by a woman who knows very well what Burgundy is and also her own exceptional terroir.

Jun 4th, 2017
Laura Buergler

Nice wine while watching him cook 😊

Nice wine while watching him cook 😊

Apr 21st, 2017
John Berghoff

John had this a year ago

John had this a year ago

Feb 6th, 2024
Alison Story

TexaCali Ali - Owner of www.texacaliwine.com & Co-Owner of the upcoming www.smithstorywinecellars.com

9.1

Alison had this 10 years ago

Alison had this 10 years ago

Nov 28th, 2014
Alison Story

TexaCali Ali - Owner of www.texacaliwine.com & Co-Owner of the upcoming www.smithstorywinecellars.com

9.7

Alison had this 10 years ago

Alison had this 10 years ago

Oct 11th, 2014