Handley, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Chardonnay 2017

Aug 11, 2021

By Rebecca Murphy

 Winemaker Randy Schock says that the Handley house style focuses on fruit flavors with no malolactic fermentation, little-to-no-oak contact and lower alcohol.  This wine epitomizes that style.  The grapes come from older Chardonnay blocks that include Robert Young clones among others.  The juice is tank fermented, with no malolactic fermentation, no oak contact and 12.9 percent alcohol.  It is bright, lively, and lean, with aromas of Granny Smith apples and lemon zest aroma, leading to flavors of Granny Smith apples, pears and lemons with mouthwatering acidity.  Pair it with a chicken stir-fry or fried fish taco.           

Country / Region

Mendocino County, California

Appellation

Anderson Valley

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Color

White

Vintage

2017

Score

93

Price

US $ 22.00

Producer

Handley