| Rating | 94 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
Russian River Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.4% |
| Price | $23.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-02-21 |
Perfect For
Asian Food, End of Day Sipping, Netflix And Chill
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris / Grigio , Ribolla Gialla
Hanna Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017 Review
Christine Hanna has a magic touch. Chardonnay from Russian River Valley can be high alcohol at times and getting the right balance is key to denying said alcohol’s domination of the wine. Here is a great example of how it should be done. There is an earthiness to this wine with notes of fig, beeswax and a hint of lemon tinged with butterscotch. As it opens in the glass honeysuckle and cannabis vibes stop by to say hi. The palate is just right, with good weight and a nice broad mouthfeel that absolutely does not overwhelm, but just hangs out with excellent acidity for a medium saline finish. Don’t walk away from this wine because of the screw cap; it’s better than most examples with this high of an ABV and a true food white.
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