2012 Hanzell Chardonnay
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brasstab wrote:
88 Points
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - Wanted to love it. Didn’t. Neither fish nor fowl. Never came out of its shell. Perhaps a bad window.
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Comment posted by oldwines:
2/16/2020 8:55:00 AM - In my experience Hanzell Chards need to be decanted. A couple hours of air actually makes a huge difference. If you visit the winery they decant it 2 hours before your tasting. Then drink at cellar temperature or slightly higher, not colder. I think you will have a better experience that way. Cheers!
“oldwines” aka Dave
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Comment posted by brasstab:
2/16/2020 9:35:00 AM - Thanks, Dave! Yes, I have been to the winery, but didn’t think a ‘12 would need the decant. I shall try it on the next one and be back with a full report haha. Thanks again
Comment posted by oldwines:
2/16/2020 10:09:00 AM - I do find that Hanzell and Mount Eden Chards (I love both) almost always show better with a decant. Hanzell especially will be tight and closed without it many times. I think the more age-worthy the chard, the more this is true. Cheers!