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Tasting notes
Score 93/100 · Drink 2020-2027, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Dec 2019

The 2016 Chardonnay offers subdued notes of pear blossom, cheese rind, cremini mushroom, fresh apples, hay and clover honey with baker's yeast hints. The light to medium-bodied palate begins minerally before fleshing out to honeyed fruits lifted by juicy acidity and finishing long and nutty. This took a long time to come around after being open, so give it more time in bottle or a long decant. 2,839 cases produced.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

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91
91/100

Jancis Robinson MW

91
91/100

James Suckling

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91 points
James Suckling
Score 91/100 · James Suckling, Sep 2019

An attractive nose, showing fresh pears and grilled lemons with a light, smoky edge. The palate has a taut and juicy feel with pear-skin and peach flavors to close. Drink now.

94 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Drink 2019-2026, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2019

The 2016 Chardonnay is a very pretty, understated wine from Hanzell. Lifted, gracious and quite subtle, it is super-expressive today. Readers should expect a finessed, translucent, incredibly distinctive Chardonnay laced with a range of floral, savory and mineral nuances.

91 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 91/100 · Jancis Robinson MW

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Hanzell
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Grape Blend

Chardonnay

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White

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Dry

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