Hunnicutt
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
We visited Hunnicutt based on visit to DR Stephens. Don Stephens (DR Stephens) is the father of Justin Stephens, owner of Hunnicutt. We went to see if the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. After @Jason and Jennie tasted the stunning 14 DR Stephens Collateral with us at a great tasting event they organized, we visited DR Stephens last year. Finally, appointment times aligned for us to visit Hunnicutt this market trip.
Andrew their Hospitality Director was our host. He is a very nice guy and shared a well of knowledge about Hunnicutt with us. We started our tasting with the new release of their 17 Sonoma Chardonnay.
On the nose; bright green apple, lemon, pineapple, some buttered popcorn, limestone minerals, saline, some marzipan, custard, cream, fruit blossoms, spring flowers and yellow lilies.
The body is full, round with very good texture. There’s a waxy character. Green apple, lemon, pineapple, honeysuckle, some buttered popcorn, limestone minerals, saline, some marzipan, custard, cream, fruit blossoms spring flowers and yellow lilies. The acidity is round & beautiful. The well polished finish is; elegant, seamless with some white spice and volcanic minerals on the long set. Nice bottling.
Photos; Top to bottom and left to right; Hunnicutt Winery, Don Stephens (Owner DR Stephens), Justin Stephens (Owner Hunnicutt) and a half & half shot of their patio and inside tasting area.
We visited Hunnicutt based on visit to DR Stephens. Don Stephens (DR Stephens) is the father of Justin Stephens, owner of Hunnicutt. We went to see if the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. After @Jason and Jennie tasted the stunning 14 DR Stephens Collateral with us at a great tasting event they organized, we visited DR Stephens last year. Finally, appointment times aligned for us to visit Hunnicutt this market trip.
Andrew their Hospitality Director was our host. He is a very nice guy and shared a well of knowledge about Hunnicutt with us. We started our tasting with the new release of their 17 Sonoma Chardonnay.
On the nose; bright green apple, lemon, pineapple, some buttered popcorn, limestone minerals, saline, some marzipan, custard, cream, fruit blossoms, spring flowers and yellow lilies.
The body is full, round with very good texture. There’s a waxy character. Green apple, lemon, pineapple, honeysuckle, some buttered popcorn, limestone minerals, saline, some marzipan, custard, cream, fruit blossoms spring flowers and yellow lilies. The acidity is round & beautiful. The well polished finish is; elegant, seamless with some white spice and volcanic minerals on the long set. Nice bottling.
Photos; Top to bottom and left to right; Hunnicutt Winery, Don Stephens (Owner DR Stephens), Justin Stephens (Owner Hunnicutt) and a half & half shot of their patio and inside tasting area.
I’m usually not into CA Chard except for Stony Hill but I feel that this wine strikes the perfect balance between fruit, oak and butter. Kirk really produces a killer wine for all to enjoy!
I’m usually not into CA Chard except for Stony Hill but I feel that this wine strikes the perfect balance between fruit, oak and butter. Kirk really produces a killer wine for all to enjoy!
Aug 29th, 2018
Richard dinner. Jennie wanted more acidity but i’m loving this carmel apple, rich chard.
Richard dinner. Jennie wanted more acidity but i’m loving this carmel apple, rich chard.
Apr 23rd, 2022Rich fruit. Nice depth with touch of oak. Apple flavors. Good acidity. Better as it warms up and gets air and grip.
Rich fruit. Nice depth with touch of oak. Apple flavors. Good acidity. Better as it warms up and gets air and grip.
Feb 13th, 2018Back again to this. Chard vines really growing fast out in front now.
Back again to this. Chard vines really growing fast out in front now.
Apr 13th, 2018Rich chard. Big fruit. Neutral oak. Dig the style.
Rich chard. Big fruit. Neutral oak. Dig the style.
Apr 7th, 201894 pts wine enthusiast 👌mill station vineyard. 150 cases
94 pts wine enthusiast 👌mill station vineyard. 150 cases
Dec 7th, 2017Hunnicutt/DR stephens club tasting in walnut creek
This chard is exactly what I like in a chard. nice weight, nice fruit, and restrained in oak and butter.
Hunnicutt/DR stephens club tasting in walnut creek
This chard is exactly what I like in a chard. nice weight, nice fruit, and restrained in oak and butter.