Wine of the Week: 2021 Hanzell “Estate” Chardonnay, Moon Mountain District Some wines delight; others ground you in place. This week’s Wine of the Week, the 2021 Hanzell “Estate” Chardonnay, does both. I’ve admired Hanzell for years, though I’ve never purchased a bottle—not for lack of availability, but because Sonoma offers so many standout Chardonnays….
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Wine of the Week: 2019 Sosie Cabernet Sauvignon Charlie Smith Vineyard
“Sonoma County has a history of producing cabernet sauvignon for much longer than pinot noir,” Matthew Kaner, Sommelier What’s the first California wine appellation that comes to mind when you think of Cabernet Sauvignon? I’d bet dollars to donuts it’s the Napa Valley! And rightfully so! It’s diverse soils, microclimates, and elevations make Napa Valley…