White

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay

Handley

Anderson Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Anderson Valley
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

buttery shellfish · goat cheese

Rated vintages

  • 201188 pts

    An extreme wine from an extremely cool site in an extremely cool vintage, Handley's estate Chardonnay is intriguingly tart, crisp and low in alcohol, yet textured and unique. Sip it on its own or pair with buttery shellfish or goat cheese on crackers.

  • 201085 pts

    Made in a style to appeal to the masses, this is a soft, sweet Chardonnay. It's rich in vanilla cream, pineapple and orange jam and buttered toast flavors.

  • 200685 pts

    High acidity and modest alcohol combine to make this dry wine crisp and elegant. It's not particularly rich, but has just enough pear and peach flavors to get by.

  • 200585 pts

    You can really taste that cool-climate Anderson Valley acidity. There's also a minerality to the citrus and sweet oak flavors. Finishes a little austere, but elegant. Drink now.