Hanzell Sebella Chardonnay Moon Mountain 2023

Hanzell Vineyards is a cornerstone of American fine wine, having been around since 1953 and led by one radical vision: to produce world-class, Burgundy-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the rugged, high-elevation slopes of Sonoma’s Moon Mountain. The winery’s early ambition to capture Old World finesse set Hanzell apart from its peers, cementing its legacy as the ultimate pioneer for cool-climate, age-worthy wines in California. This original focus on extreme terroir and elegant structure continues to define their style each and every vintage.

Hanzell’s impact in advancing California winemaking cannot be overstated. In the 1950s, Zellerbach led the technological charge by being the first winery in California to implement both stainless steel fermentation tanks and the use of small, new French oak barrels for aging—practices that were completely unprecedented at the time. Coupled with the pioneering of temperature-controlled fermentation, these three innovations fundamentally redefined quality standards across the state.