2019 Hirsch Chardonnay
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The 2019 Chardonnay is bright and sculpted in feel. Lemon peel, sage, white, flowers, mint and crushed rocks abound. This is an especially savory expression of Chardonnay. The 2019 spent 10-11 months in oak, about 20% new.
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Apple-crumble, lemon-rind and sugar-cookie aromas follow through to a full body with a dense center-palate and lots of rich fruit and phenolic tension. Honey and candied apples at the end. A rich, intense wine. Oily. Drink or hold.
The lightly hued 2019 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast offers lots of minerality as well as terrific citrus, mint, and sappy green herb-like aromatics. These all carry over to the palate, where the wine is medium-bodied, has bright acidity, and a salty, marine-like hint on the finish. It's beautifully done and well worth seeking out. It should have 7-8 years or more of longevity, probably longer.