Walter Hansel 2021 Chardonnay “Estate” Russian River Valley

Vinous 92 Points: “The 2021 Chardonnay The Estate Vineyard is gorgeous. Bright and effusive, with tons of energy, the 2021 Estate is lights out. There is a feeling of precision in the 2021 that is palpable. All the elements are so well balanced. Hints of tangerine oil, mint, dried flowers, and chamomile open first, followed by a touch of reduction and then bright mineral accents that pull it all together. The Estate, from Stephen Hansel’s original vines, is exquisite. The price? Ridiculous..”

Tasting Notes: The  Hansel Estate Chardonnay greats you with stunning peach blossoms, apricot, hints of lemon peel, and a whiff of crushed stones. On the palate, this luscious wine offers up a medium to full body with great opulence of spicy fruit and a decadent bold and creaminess.  This amazing Chardonnay delivers impressive layers of flavors, finishing long with a honey-nut suggestion. The Estate Chardonnay is a blend of all of the blocks in the Hansel Estate Vineyard. It shows the diversity of expositions and closes that the site offers.