Hirsch Vineyards Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Fort Ross–Seaview, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 94, Decanter 94, The Wine Independent 95, Jeb Dunnuck 93, Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven with green apple, Asian pear, stone fruit, lemon curd and sea-spray salinity. Silky, sappy texture, bright citrus acidity and a long chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, beurre blanc seafood, seared scallops, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses (Brie). Asian: sushi/ sashimi (fatty salmon/toro), tempura, miso-glazed cod, light Thai or Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method
Direct-pressed; fermented and aged in French and Eastern European/Austrian oak (≈25–30% new). No inoculated yeast; primary and malolactic fermentations in barrel; no lees stirring.

Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards: David Hirsch planted Chardonnay in 1994 from Joe Rochioli cuttings. Fewer than 4 acres; estate fruit formerly supplied to Williams Selyem and Kistler. Focus on site expression and biodynamic/organic farming.