Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Hirsch Vineyards |
Label Name: | Reserve Estate Pinot Noir |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Sonoma Coast (Fort Ross-Seaview), California |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.4% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 14-16°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93+; Wine & Spirits 92
Tasting Note
Earthy, dark red fruits—strawberry, raspberry and blackberry—layered with forest floor, savory spice, violet and mineral notes. Silky mouthfeel, grainy but refined tannins and a long, layered finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, char siu pork, shiitake ramen, Korean BBQ pork.
Production Method
Estate biodynamic farming; hand‑harvested, barrel‑selected from oldest blocks; native yeast fermentations with gentle extraction; aged in French oak (approx. 35–40% new).
Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards, planted 1980 by David Hirsch; 61 distinct blocks on the extreme western Sonoma Coast; biodynamic practices and focused single‑vineyard production.