Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Made by the ever-talented winemaker Jasmine Hirsch....

As with all the wines from Hirsch, the purpose of their Chardonnay is to bring you a transparent expression of this unique vineyard site, bringing the acidity and minerality of the site forward, with fruit and oak playing a secondary role. With less than 4 acres of Chardonnay vines, production is very limited, and 100% of the fruit is kept for the Estate. Their original Chardonnay cuttings come from Joe Rochioli, with both William Selyem and Kistler taking the fruit for years before Hirsch decided to make their own, and keep 100% for their own estate wines.

The 2023 Estate Chardonnay is an electric and mouthwatering wine, with notable acidity and minerality. Upon opening, the nose is generous yet refined, with subtle notes of brioche, Fuji apples, Meyer lemon and a hint of saline. The palate leans Old World, with a focused mid palate and persistent finish. This is an incredibly classy wine, with fabulous mouthfeel and energy.