Second winery on day two in Sonoma was Hanzell Vineyards with Whitney. First up was the Sebella Chardonnay Winemakers Selection, which is a special bottling that differs from their regular Sebella bottling found in distribution. All the fruit used in this bottling is from their estate vineyards and made up of the younger vines (planted between 1996 and 2003). Aged for around 6 months in neutral oak with no malolactic fermentation.
Bright medium yellow. Lighter fruits on the nose with elements of stone fruits, and a touch citrus as well as some green apples and honeysuckle. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and medium bodied. Solid minerality throughout the palate with some stone fruits, lemon, white flowers and a little touch of spice. Lingering finish. Drink till 2027.
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $36.00.
Second winery on day two in Sonoma was Hanzell Vineyards with Whitney. First up was the Sebella Chardonnay Winemakers Selection, which is a special bottling that differs from their regular Sebella bottling found in distribution. All the fruit used in this bottling is from their estate vineyards and made up of the younger vines (planted between 1996 and 2003). Aged for around 6 months in neutral oak with no malolactic fermentation.
Bright medium yellow. Lighter fruits on the nose with elements of stone fruits, and a touch citrus as well as some green apples and honeysuckle. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and medium bodied. Solid minerality throughout the palate with some stone fruits, lemon, white flowers and a little touch of spice. Lingering finish. Drink till 2027.
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $36.00.
Jun 5th, 2018
Lovely expression of the estate members-only version of this wine, which differs from the retail and restaurant version. Crisp apples and a rounded finish emphasize the oak choices and light touch with the ML
Lovely expression of the estate members-only version of this wine, which differs from the retail and restaurant version. Crisp apples and a rounded finish emphasize the oak choices and light touch with the ML
Sep 22nd, 2018
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
