2017 Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay 'Estate', Sonoma Valley, USA
$69.99
• 100% Chardonnay
• Hanzell Estate Vineyard (Sonoma Valley AVA)
• Sourced from de Brye, Zellerbach, Day, Ramos and Ambassador’s 1953 vineyard blocks
• Average 38-year-old vines
• Red Hills Series and Raynor-Montara clay-loam soils
• 500-830 ft. elevation
• Hand-harvested
• Two hours minimum juice and skin contact prior to pressing
• Fermented in 70% stainless steel and 30% barrel
• Lees stirred for first two months
• 30% of all barrels go through malolactic fermentation
• Aged 12 months in 60 gallon French oak barrels (30% new)
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Style White Wine
- Producer Hanzell Vineyards
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Icon, West Coast, Dressed to Impress, Big Power