What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
100% ChardonnayHanzell Estate Vineyard (Sonoma Valley AVA)Sourced from de Brye, Zellerbach, Day, Ramos and Ambassador’s 1953 vineyard blocksAverage vine age: 32-year-old Red Hills Series and Raynor-Montara clay-loam soils415-810 ft. elevationHand-harvestedTwo hours minimum juice and skin contact prior to pressingFermented in 72% stainless steel and 28% new French oak barrelsLees stirred for first two months28% of all barrels go through malolactic fermentationAged 18 months total in mix of new French oak, used French oak & stainless-steel13.8% abv
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2020
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Biodynamic
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Style
Juicy , Minerally , Silky
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied