Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Hirsch Vineyards |
Label Name: | Reserve Estate Pinot Noir |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Fort Ross–Seaview, West Sonoma Coast, California |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.3% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Barrel-aged Reserve selection; specific mainstream critic scores for the 2011 Reserve are
Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry and cranberry with wild strawberry, cedar, forest floor and coastal minerality; baking spice and gentle savory herbs. Silky texture, fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, herb‑roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, teriyaki salmon, char siu pork, shiitake soba, duck bao.
Production Method
Estate biodynamic farming; hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations with native/selected yeasts; barrel selection for Reserve; aged approximately 18 months in French oak (≈40% new).
Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards, founded by David Hirsch in 1980, is a 72-acre estate on the True Sonoma Coast (Fort Ross–Seaview AVA) known for site-driven Pinot Noir and biodynamic farming conversion.