COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Walter Hansel Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Walter Hansel Estate Chardonnay 2022 originates from the Russian River Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California. Produced by Walter Hansel Winery, this 100% Chardonnay is crafted from a blend of fruit sourced from the Hansel Estate Vineyard, which features original plantings from 1976 and 1989. The winery emphasizes low yields to enhance complexity. The wine is a continuation of the family's dedication to producing Burgundy-styled wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards include original plantings from 1976 and 1989.
Fact 02
Yields are kept extremely low, typically 1.5 to 2.7 tons per acre.
Fact 03
The Estate Chardonnay is a blend of all vineyard blocks.
Fact 04
518 cases were produced for the 2022 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Walter Hansel Estate Chardonnay begins with whole-cluster pressing. The juice is then fermented in predominantly one-year-old French oak barrels. Secondary fermentation is extended, continuing into late spring. Regular lees stirring is employed to build texture and mouthfeel. The wine undergoes aging in oak, with a focus on restrained oak influence.
