2024 Hirsch Hill Yarra Valley 'Toolangi' Chardonnay

The Hirsch Hill vineyard is in the northern end of Dixons Creek. Brothers, Jack and Eddie Hirsch purchased the property in 1990 for thoroughbred racehorse breeding. In 1998 they planted vines and twenty-five years on the second-generation vignerons are running the property. 

· 94pts Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot): “A very fine Yarra Valley Chardy from the Toolangi sub-region, this saw fermentation and maturation in French oak, 20% of which was new. A pale straw hue here, there is serious intensity throughout and the signs of very early complexity already evident. The nose reveals notes of figs, apricot skins, citrus and cashews. A wine of focus, energy, finesse and precision, this is exciting. Sure, early days at the moment but it will really excite in two years. Good balance, a line of saline acidity and a long and lingering finish, the wine has it all. Will drink beautifully over the next four to six years.”

· 92pts Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot): “A lovely lighter lighter-bodied chardonnay offering a compelling package of fine, pristine fruit with just the right touch of winemaking  influence to enhance. The nose is a lemon scented brioche combination with a faint edge of flinty struck match. Savoury and slightly cashew creaminess add to the textural feel on the palate. Had about 20 % new oak, which brings just a little spicy lift to the finish. Nice wine.”