Chardonnay 2005

Glistening and bright with citrus peel (mostly grapefruit) and bread dough aromas of yeast and wet flour. Subtle flower aromas lift the pear and apple scent and the honeyed, oily richness that develops with bottle age is just beginning to emerge upon the wine’s release.

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$65 PER BOTTLE

Pinot Noir 2005

Tea leaf, cigar tobacco, espresso, blackberry, cured meat and wet cedar give this vintage a dark aromatic tone. The aroma gives the impression of a warm, humid forest, rather than the dry mineral signature of previous vintages. A firm grip from the abundant tannin holds the palate tightly and provides endurance to the deceptively lush feel. [PDF Full Notes]

$90 PER BOTTLE
(ALLOCATED TO AMBASSADOR'S CIRCLE COLLECTORS ONLY )

Ambassador’s 1953 Vineyard Chardonnay 2005 

The original Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay vines, planted in 1953 by Ambassador Zellerbach, are now the oldest Chardonnay vines in California. Four barrels were blended to create this first-ever botting of this historic single-vineyard bottling.

93 ESTATE BOTTLED CASES - $180 PER BOTTLE

(ALLOCATED TO AMBASSADOR'S CIRCLE COLLECTORS ONLY )

Hanzell Wine Library

The Hanzell wine library comprises 5 decades of vintages from 1957 up to our current release. If you are interested in a particular wine please contact us as we compile historical tasting notes and can provide recommendations on the cellaring or enjoyment of these rare vintages.

(LIMITED BOTTLES AVAILABLE FOR AMBASSADOR'S CIRCLE ONLY )

Hanzell Vineyards 18596 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph: 707.996.3860