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2016 Hirsch Vineyards Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

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Latest Sale Price

August 17, 2025 - $41

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RATINGS

93+ Vinous / IWC

...delicate, floral and also quite savory, with a decidedly understated personality and a soft, caressing feel. Orchard fruit, pear, mint and sage are all laced into the finish.

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91Wine Enthusiast

This is an acid-driven, sharply focused white, tense and fresh with exotic waves of green apple and Meyer lemon. The oak is subdued and secondary to the briny, stony taste of the forest and sea.

PRODUCER

Hirsch Vineyards

Hirsch Vineyards is on the Sonoma Coast. It was established in 1980 when David Hirsch began growing Pinot Noir and making wine. The estate today is still owned and operated by Hirsch, his wife and daughter. The estate makes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.

VINTAGE

2016 Hirsch Vineyards Sonoma Coast Chardonnay