Our Wines
2021 Hanzell Chardonnay
An estate blend, sourced from thirty-two acres of our Ambassador’s 1953, Day, de Brye, Ramos & Zellerbach vineyard blocks all on rocky volcanic and clay-loam soils. Wente and Hanzell clones are planted primarily on St. George rootstock. The average vine age by volume is 37 years.
Exquisite and complex bouquet of yellow apple, Bosc pear, Meyer lemon and honeysuckle complement the lifted aromas of tangerine, orange zest and lemon thyme. On the palate, citrus notes of kumquat and lemon oil buoy flavors of juicy green pear, Granny Smith apple, chamomile and wet slate. Lacey, lifted and complex, the 2021 Hanzell Chardonnay shows great promise for its aging potential while also proving eminently drinkable it its youth. Enjoy!
Ingredients: Certified Organically Farmed Chardonnay Grapes, Sulphur, Organic Nutrients
2021 Hanzell Pinot Noir
An estate blend, sourced from twelve acres of our Ambassador’s 1953, de Brye, Maggie’s and Sessions vineyard blocks, all on rocky clay-loam soils, with an average vine age by volume of 27 years.
Lovely and lifted aromas of Bing cherry, Bergamot tea, cranberry, pomegranate, anise, worn leather, orange peel, forest floor and rose petal compel a taste. Mirroring the nose, the palate rewards with additional notes of wild strawberry, raspberry, blood orange and thyme stem, finishing long and bright. Absolutely beautiful to drink in its youth, the structural components also make this a great candidate for further cellaring.
Ingredients: Certified Organically Farmed Pinot Noir Grapes, Sulphur, Grape Tartaric Acid
2019 Hanzell Cabernet Sauvignon
An estate blend, sourced from two acres of our Zellerbach and de Brye vineyard blocks, all on rocky clay-loam soils, planted in 2012.
Lovely aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, cassis, cherry tobacco, cedar, cardamom, anise and bay laurel emerge from the glass. The palate, expansive and balanced, mirrors the aromas with flavors of wild blueberry, blood orange curd, graphite, thyme and pink peppercorn. Lifted fruit and complex earthy flavors carry on a long, intriguing finish. While delicious to drink now, this wine will cellar beautifully for decades to come if you have patience!
Ingredients: Certified Organically Farmed Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec Grapes, Sulphur, Grape Tartaric Acid
2020 Hanzell Chardonnay, Ambassador’s 1953 Vineyard
Only seventy-five cases produced from within our original two acre vineyard block planted by Ambassador Zellerbach in 1953.
With time in the glass, the intriguing aromatic layers of lemon oil, honeysuckle, yellow apple, lemon verbena and Douglas Fir unfold. Elegantly textured, the lifted flavors of Meyer lemon, lemon thyme, citrus blooms, kumquat and wet stone complement the aromatics. Long and ethereal on the finish, the complexity and quality of old vine fruit is apparent. We recommend an hour or two in the decanter to enjoy now. Also, make room to hide a few bottles away and watch this wine blossom for many years to come!
Ingredients: Certified Organically Farmed Chardonnay Grapes, Sulphur, Grape Tartaric Acid
2021 Hanzell Pinot Noir,
Ambassador’s 1953 Vineyard
Only fifty cases produced from within our original two acre vineyard block planted by Ambassador Zellerbach in 1953.
The nose exudes notes of strawberry, red cherry, watermelon, forest floor, thyme and graham cracker. With additional flavors of pomegranate, raspberry, cherry tobacco and anise, the elegant, well-knit palate of this Ambassador’s 1953 vineyard block Pinot Noir is complex and long and will certainly cellar for decades. With just over one ton harvested in 2021, only fifty cases were produced.
Ingredients: Certified Organically Farmed Pinot Noir Grapes, Sulphur, Grape Tartaric Acid
2023 Hanzell Farm Series Set
The 2023 Hanzell Farm Series set includes two bottles each of:
2021 Hanzell Farm Chardonnay, The de Brye Selection (sold out)
2021 Hanzell Farm Pinot Noir, The Maggie’s Selection
2021 Hanzell Farm Field Blend, The Farm Selection
2021 Hanzell “Sebella” Chardonnay
Hanzell “Sebella” is crafted from the younger within our Day and Zellerbach vineyard blocks with an average vine age by volume of 15 years. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral French oak barrels for six months, Hanzell “Sebella” captures our classic minerality, bright fruit, and signature aroma of Chardonnay flowers in bloom.
Fresh, sunny citrus, Granny smith apple and green apple skin beautifully complement the crushed mineral and Douglas Fir on the nose. With a bright yet silky texture, the medium-bodied palate shines with notes of kumquat, grapefruit, chamomile, and honeysuckle ending in a tremendous, mineral and lemony finish.
Ingredients: Certified Organically Farmed Chardonnay Grapes, Sulphur, Organic Nutrients
Available only at select restaurants and retail shops around the United States.
2022 Hanzell “Sebella” Pinot Noir
We work in partnership with like-minded growers along the sonoma coast to craft a wine of intense fruit complexity, depth and structure, mirroring the age-worthy wines of the hanzell estate.
Intriguing and mouthwatering aromas of pomegranate, Bing cherry, cranberry, wild blueberry, tangerine, cherry tobacco, Daikon radish and redwood forest floor emanate from the glass. Dense in flavor, the palate meets all expectations with additional notes of blood orange and kumquat carried on a lovely texture which is velvety, taut and lifted all at once. Fermented with 41% whole cluster, the 2022 Hanzell “Sebella” Pinot Noir finish is long, juicy and simply delicious.
Ingredients: Organically Farmed Pinot Noir Grapes, Sulphur, Grape Tartaric Acid
Available only at select restaurants and retail shops around the United States.