McHenry Hohnen Burnside Chardonnay 2021 / 2022 Duo

1 x 2022 McHenry Hohnen Burnside Chardonnay

99 Points – Angus Hughson (Vinous.com) “This classically proportioned 2022 single vineyard Chardonnay Burnside Vineyard is a powerhouse, but needs some time to shine. Waves of nectarine, floral and musky peach skin aromas with excellent focus are beautifully integrated with young, tight French oak. An almost perfect palate follows with taut acidity and a mineral frame holding energetic citrus flavors tight through to an exceptionally long and streamlined finish. World class Chardonnay." 

Gary Walsh, Wine Front “I reckon this is the best of the single vineyard offerings from McHV. It has the controlled power, intensity and fine chalk powder texture that sets it apart (though only by a little) from the other wines. It offers white peach, almond nougat, a saline thing too, a minty and floral perfume, so much crunch and energy, with a finish of outstanding length and persistence. A little bit of gloss in with all that grip, and I don’t quite know how to phrase it any better, but it has “that thing”, that marks it out as a special wine. Superb.”

1 x 2021 McHenry Hohnen Burnside Chardonnay

98 Points - Ray Jordan “There is a very strong influence of the soil and slope of this vineyard which has never been irrigated. The fruit comes off the top 8 rows at the top of the vineyard and there is also a section of UC Davis clones from another 8 rows in the middle, adding the richer pastry nougat characters. It's a rich and generous wine but it retains that fine chalky acidity. Has a slightly savoury element with some nice lemon pastry.”