Second winery on day two in Sonoma was Hanzell Vineyards with Whitney. Second wine was the Hanzell Farm Chardonnay The Ramos Selection, which is a part of their Farm Series. All the fruit used in this bottling is from the Ramos Vineyard Block. Aged for around nine months in neutral oak with no malolactic fermentation.
Intense lemon yellow. Powerful nose with tons of lemon and lime zest followed up by some tropical fruit nuances, honeysuckle, lychees and some wet gravel. Mouthwatering acidity (7/10) and medium bodied. Layered palate with an attack of orange marmalade, green apples, chalky minerality, stone fruits and tanginess throughout. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2028.
$$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $68.00.
Second winery on day two in Sonoma was Hanzell Vineyards with Whitney. Second wine was the Hanzell Farm Chardonnay The Ramos Selection, which is a part of their Farm Series. All the fruit used in this bottling is from the Ramos Vineyard Block. Aged for around nine months in neutral oak with no malolactic fermentation.
Intense lemon yellow. Powerful nose with tons of lemon and lime zest followed up by some tropical fruit nuances, honeysuckle, lychees and some wet gravel. Mouthwatering acidity (7/10) and medium bodied. Layered palate with an attack of orange marmalade, green apples, chalky minerality, stone fruits and tanginess throughout. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2028.
$$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $68.00.
Jun 5th, 2018
Aroma of lime zest, lemon verbena, honeysuckle, Meyer lemon, orange blossom, and white peach. Tastes of citrus, kumquat, and Granny Smith followed with pleasant minerality. Nine months in French oak and no ML make this easy to drink yet refined wine.
Aroma of lime zest, lemon verbena, honeysuckle, Meyer lemon, orange blossom, and white peach. Tastes of citrus, kumquat, and Granny Smith followed with pleasant minerality. Nine months in French oak and no ML make this easy to drink yet refined wine.
Sep 22nd, 2018
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
