- Winery: Hirsch Hill
- Wine Region: Heathcote, Victoria
- Variety: Arinto
- Vintage: 2025
- Price: $30
- Find it: From the winery direct and select retailers
- Alcohol content: 13.5%
- You’ll like this if: You’re after a perfect summer sipper
- Body: Medium
- Mouthfeel: Zippy
- Taste: Refreshing, generous, textured
- Flavours: Lemon, floral, peach
- Enjoy it with: Summer sips
- Food pairings: Seafood, chicken, pork, grilled veggies
Wine review: 2025 La Chica Con Tinta Arinto
I’ve recently had the chance to try the 2025 La Chica Con Tinta Arinto, which is part of a vibrant new project from the team at Hirsch Hill, and I have to say it is a great contender for perfect Summer white. While Hirsch Hill is known for its elegant Yarra Valley wines, La Chica Con Tinta steps confidently into new territory, exploring regions and varieties that fall outside its traditional footprint. Sourced from hand-selected parcels in Heathcote, the wines take a small-batch approach that champions purity, texture, and character, all while offering a contemporary expression. This is my first time trying Arinto, and I have to say I love it!
The 2025 La Chica Con Tinta Arinto is lively and refreshing, bringing a little ray of Portuguese sunshine. On the nose, it opens with bright citrus, juicy melon, and ripe peach layered with delicate florals and a lift of zesty lemon. These flavours carry seamlessly onto the palate, where there is a hint of nuttiness. What really stands out is the balance: generous fruit wrapped around a fine line of acidity that keeps everything energetic and precise. The finish is textured, refreshing, and wonderfully persistent. Perfect for pairing with Summer seafood platters or even grilled veggies.
About Hirsch Hill
Hirsch Hill’s journey began in 1998 when Jack and Eddie transformed a smaller Yarra Valley farm into a thriving vineyard. Jack laid the first vines with a dedication to craftsmanship and a philosophy that success comes from perseverance, not shortcuts. Over the years, Hirsch Hill has stayed true to this ethos, growing steadily and earning a reputation for quality winemaking.
In 2023, the vineyard took an exciting new step, producing its own wine under the expert guidance of Chief Winemaker Peter Mackey. This marked a fresh chapter in the Hirsch Hill story, with the second generation now at the helm. The vineyard remains deeply rooted in the hard work and values instilled by its founders, continuing to flourish while honouring the legacy of passion and persistence.
You can learn more on their website.
Note: This wine was sent as a sample. I was under no obligation to post about it.