Ambassador James D. Zellerbach founded Hanzell Vineyards in 1953 with a vision to create wines that could compete on the world stage. Named after his wife Hana, Hanzell sits at the southern toe of the Mayacamas mountain range overlooking the south-western end of Sonoma Valley and San Pablo Bay. After extensive time spent in Burgundy, Zellerbach returned inspired and educated by the region's wines and grapes--Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. He then planted these two varieties at a time when there were less than a few hundred acres of each planted in North America. Since 1975, Hanzell has been solely owned by the de Brye family, who is dedicated to the preservation of tradition with a progressive and holistic approach which will ensure the sustainability for generations to come.
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James Suckling 91 " A vibrant array of fresh pears and peaches with a vibrant, crisp and quite elegant palate. Holds the pears long and even.
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Wine Spectator 92 "An elegant, burnished version, with lively acidity backing the flavors of plum compote and dried cherry, featuring minerally accents. Cedar and spice details
Vinous Media 94 "The 2016 Chardonnay Sebella is bigger and richer than the straight Chardonnay, but not that much more materially complex. Citrus, floral and mineral
Wine Spectator 93 "Delicate and fine-edged, with rose petal and forest floor notes to the savory flavors of dried red fruit and spice. Crushed stone and
Wine Enthusiast 95 Cellar Selection "Reduced, robust and succulent, this earthy red estate wine is energetic and focused, with delicately structured waves of pomegranate and currant. The
Wine Enthusiast 92 "Lots of fresh, zingy acidity in this dry, young Chardonnay, and the steely minerality gives it a tang of cold metal. There are
Wine Spectator 90 "Notably earthy in a pleasant way, with mineral, pebble, sage and dried currant flavors that are compact and focused, yet long and persistent
Wine Spectator 90 "A ripe, flashy style, showing a burst of pear, apple, melon and citrus, with a dash of hazelnut and spice. Complex and well-proportioned.
Wine Spectator 92 "Shows terrific aromas, serving up a beam of citrus-infused pear, apple and melon fruit, enlivened by firm acidity. The finish sails on, revealing
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