Reviews & Ratings

2004 Handley Cellars Chardonnay "Anderson Valley"

Winery: Handley Cellars

Vintage: 2004

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Anderson Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Anderson Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $19

Cases produced: 1,661

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: September 24, 2006

Wine Review: On our recent trip to Anderson Valley, we tried the wines of Handley Cellars with "Rainbow", our server. She was very knowledgeable and helpful in discussing the wines. The bouquet of this wine is slightly aromatic. On the palate, the wine shows a touch of vanilla and very good balance. An excellent food wine. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This wine exhibits many of the characteristics you have come to expect from Handley’s Estate Chardonnay: baked apple, mineral, and pear, with elegance and balance. This vintage also has tropical overtones, with hints of tangerine and pineapple.

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