hanzell sebella chardonnay 2020 750ml

Hanzell “Sebella” is crafted predominately from the younger vines on our estate along with fruit from select growers in the cooler regions of Sonoma County.  Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral French oak barrels, Hanzell ‘Sebella’ captures our classic minerality, bright fruit, and signature aroma of Chardonnay flowers in bloom.  Enjoy today for its youthful exuberance or cellar for many years of further enjoyment.

THE VINTAGE

A year unlike any other in many ways, despite a multitude ofchallenges, the 2020 vintage rewarded us with balanced,flavorful and wonderfully expressive fruit. After a drier thannormal rainy season, the moderate growing season came to aclose with hot days and dramatic thunderstorms. Thankfully,the fruit was fully ripe with harvest in full swing before theelements had a chance to spoil the quality, ultimatelyproducing wines of balance and finesse with tremendouspurity of fruit.

TASTING NOTES

Beautiful fruit aromas of zesty lime and Meyer lemon, yellowapple, yellow pear and kiwi complement notes of lemonverbena, chalkboard dust and crushed granite. Broad andjuicy, the palate echoes the yellow apple and pear on the nosealong with additional notes of apricot, hints of white peach,pineapple and honeysuckle. The delicious fruit flavors carry ona long, minerally finish.

Critical Acclaim

JS92, James Suckling

"Lovely aromas of lemon curd, fresh thyme and straw. Medium-bodied with pleasant balance and nuance. Rather delicate with a savory finish."

750ml Bottle