Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
Reserve Estate Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast, California
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.1%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 92; Wine & Spirits 92; Wine Enthusiast 92; Jancis Robinson 17+/20

Tasting Note
Elegant yet intense Sonoma Coast Pinot: dusty red cherry and cranberry fruit, floral lift, savory earth and baking spice, with lithe tannins and a fresh, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin; Asian: miso-glazed cod, teriyaki chicken, char siu, mushroom-based ramen or Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Estate-harvested from selected oldest blocks, small-lot fermentations with some whole-cluster inclusion depending on block; reserve barrel selection; ~15 months aging in French oak (portion new).

Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards (David Hirsch) is a single 72-acre estate on the extreme western Sonoma Coast (61 farming blocks). Practises biodynamic farming; wines crafted by Ross Cobb; focus on block selection and reserve bottlings.