Friday, January 14, 2005

2001 Hanzell Vineyards Sonoma Valley Chardonnay

If Rochioli is a new favorite, then Hanzell is our new least favorite. Several well known wine critics have said that Hanzell is the third best chardonnay maker in California (Marcassin being one, Kistler being two); they must have uncorked the Hanzell after a gallon of Jack Daniels. It is nearly bitter, and has very a singular flavor. I have had much better wine for 1/5 the cost. Only bad thing is 2,422 cases made (should have been 0).

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