2021 Hirsch Chardonnay
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The 2021 Chardonnay Estate is precise and detailed despite its inherent generosity. The nose offers pure crushed apple, flint, dried hay and jasmine aromas. The medium-bodied palate features highly concentrated, savory and floral fruit. It has a luxuriously satiny texture, refreshing acidity and a long, nuanced finish.
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Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2021 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast pours a medium straw color and jumps from the glass with sea spray, lime blossom, green apple candy, and delicate flinty lift. It’s medium-bodied but has a fantastic silky texture, with a hint of pineapple, Meyer lemon, and bread dough. It has a lovely viscosity and has freshness without harsh edges. Drink 2023-2033.
Biodynamic practising. Medium lemon in colour. White peach, white-grapefruit pith, lemon zest and subtle toast to the nose. Ripe fruit but neutral in expression. On the palate, there is a weightiness and texture that is both viscous and phenolic – nearing skinsy with fresh, elevated acidity. A little lactic quality and subtle spice to the finish. (SCJ)
The 2021 Chardonnay Estate is fabulous. Creamy and yet also phenolic, the 2021 captures all the magic of this site. Dried herbs, orange peel, lemon confit, dried flowers, chamomile and a whole range of mineral notes all grace this super distinctive Chardonnay from the Hirsch family.