Hirsch Vineyards Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Fort Ross–Seaview, West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97 (2024); Antonio Galloni / Vinous 95 (2024); Decanter 96 (Clive Pursehouse, 2024); Wine Advocate 93 (2024)

Tasting Note
Vibrant gold; aromas of lemon curd, peaches, brioche and toasted almonds. Silky, textured palate with bright acidity, honey and beeswax hints, saline minerality and a persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, butter-poached lobster, creamy mushroom pasta, seared scallops, aged soft cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, sushi/temaki (oily fish), teriyaki salmon, chicken katsu.

Production Method
Biodynamic farming; direct-pressed fruit fermented and aged in French and Eastern European oak (~25% new). Primary and malolactic fermentations in barrel; no inoculated yeast; minimal lees stirring; bottled early to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards (founded by David Hirsch) farms under biodynamic practices. Chardonnay plantings (1994, 2002) total under 4 acres, planted from Joe Rochioli cuttings; family-run, limited-production estate bottling.