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Hanzell Chardonnay(2005)
- Winery:
- Hanzell
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Region:
- USA > California > Sonoma > Sonoma Valley
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- fruit, pome, white grape, chardonnay, pear, citrus, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, acidic, rich, (tree) fruit
- Doug Wilder
- Vinfolio
- Issue 126
- 94/100
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October 2007
- Beautifully defined pear, mineral and vanilla pod in the nose. The palate shows excellent acidity with polished overlapping smooth layers of citrus, rich baked pear tart and complementing oak toast.
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April 2008
- Hanzell Chardonnay Sonoma
- willson
- Chicago, IL
- January 2008
- A stunning white Burgundy . . . err . . . California Chardonnay. Incredible depth and character with stunning citrus notes and perfect minerality tones. No oak!
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October 2008
- As this was Michael Terrien's first vintage making the wine, he was focused on determining how Hanzell Chardonnay distinguishes itself in the company of other California Chardonnays. Hanzell's recipe is unique: grapes are crushed before pressing, fermentation occurs in tank rather than barrel, new oak barrels are used only moderately, and malo-lactic fermentation is largely suppressed. The winemaking is so traditional as to be, in an odd way, iconoclast and new.Hanzell recipe honors a lighter winemaking touch and permits clarity of expression. The wine is about place rather read more...
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Source:
Wine.com
- Wine Enthusiast rating: 96
