92pts Vinous

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.