Handley
Estate Chardonnay
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, 2017Yellow 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, 2016Very 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, 2016Balanced, 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, 2014Pear-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, 2017TexaCali Ali - Owner of www.texacaliwine.com & Co-Owner of the upcoming www.smithstorywinecellars.com
Alison had this 10 years ago
Alison had this 10 years ago
Nov 28th, 2014