Reviews & Ratings

2010 Handley Cellars Chardonnay "Estate Vineyard"

Winery: Handley Cellars

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate Vineyard"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Anderson Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $22

Cases produced: 704

KWG Score: 87.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: December 29, 2012

Wine Review: This pale yellow colored opens with an appealing and inviting tropical fruit bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and displays a bounty of fruit flavors. Those flavors are tangerine and gentle peach with hints of light vanilla oak and butterscotch towards the close. The finish is dry and its flavors linger for a while after it's gone. This Chard would pair well with melon wrapped in prosciutto. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This Estate Vineyard Chardonnay offers delicate aromas such as honeysuckle, key lime, guava, and mineral, while the palate comes through with lemon-lime curd, oranges, mineral, baking spices, and a long Meyer lemon cream finish. The perfect choice to serve with a roasted chicken and the balance and fresh flavors make it a great aperitif. This Chardonnay also pairs well with fresh seafood dishes.

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