2011 Diatom Chardonnay Hana Shinobu
UNITED STATES / CALIFORNIA / SANTA BARBARA
International Wine Cellar | Rating: 91
(13.8% alcohol): Pale yellow. Complex, fragrant bouquet of pear skin, melon and ginger, along with a bright mineral overtone. Succulent orchard fruit and honeydew flavors are brightened by zesty lemon peel and floral qualities and pick up a hint of minerality on the back end. Lithe bit powerful chardonnay with excellent finishing clarity and cut.Author: Josh RaynoldsIssue: November/December 2012Wine Spectator | Rating: 88
Fresh and vibrant, with snappy, juicy citrus, white peach and white flower scents that are pure and persistent.Drink Dates: 2013-2018Author: James LaubeWine Advocate | Rating: 88
The 2011 Chardonnay Hana Shinobu emerges from the glass with flowers, pears and white peaches, all of which come together on a rich, broad-shouldered frame. Intense saline notes inform the finish. This is a pointed, focused wine that encapsulates the austere Diatom style.Drink Dates: 2012-2014Author: Antonio Galloni
Collector Data For This Wine
- 24 bottles owned
- 6 collectors