Hanzell Chardonnay 2021 - 750ml

95pts Vinous

The 2021 Chardonnay is glorious. It captures so much of what makes Moon Mountain such a special place. Light on its feet but with plenty of texture, the Chardonnay dazzles in 2021. Lemon confit, marzipan, dried herbs, flowers and chamomile open with a bit of coaxing. I especially admire the wine's dynamic energy. The 2021 spent 18 months in a combination of French oak and stainless steel. This is an impressive showing.

94pts James Suckling

The nose has a balance of power and restraint, with aromas of preserved lemons, river stones and jasmine. The palate is medium-bodied with a generous texture and high-tension acidity, showing notes of lime curd, orange zest and minerals. Grown in heritage vineyards planted in 1953, 1972 and 1976. Made to age. Drink from 2027.

92pts Wine Spectator

Impressive for its complexity and detail, with notes of candied ginger, orange blossoms and pear drop. Hints of Fuji apple and crunchy sea salt join lingering details of ginger, lemon curd and lemon verbena on a sleek, juicy frame.

92pts Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of tropical citrus, pineapple and spiced pear mingle on the nose of this Chardonnay. The palate brings flavors of quince, river rocks, cinnamon and fresh lemon peel before the lingering floral finish. This is brilliant wine for roasted halibut.

90pts Decanter

The average age of the vines here is 37 years old. There's 26% new French oak, 74% stainless steel fermentation, and 18 months of ageing in total. Cruciferous veggies and others, like asparagus, announce this wine. It has the roundness and creaminess from the ageing but linearity that’s there because of the stainless steel. Flintiness and a hint of lemon curd and Greek yoghurt give this wine a lovely mouthfeel.

Winemaker's Notes

Sunny and mouthwatering, the aromas of Meyer lemon, juicy peach, lemon thyme, jasmine and lime blossom shine. Classic Hanzell Chardonnay, the palate reveals notes of green apple, kumquat, pear, melon, mango, graphite, graham cracker and fresh linen. Both richly textured and lacey at the same time, the finish is long and generous. Enjoy now or cellar to watch this vintage evolve for decades to come.

100% Estate Sourced.

Organic