Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Hirsch Vineyards |
Label Name: | Reserve Estate Pinot Noir |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Fort Ross-Seaview, West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.8% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 97 for 2021 Reserve; James Suckling 98 for 2021 Reserve; VinePair feature — rating 95
Tasting Note
Layered dark cherry and cassis with oyster-shell minerality, earth and savory herbs. Silky, sapid palate with seductive fullness, fine-grained tannins and a long, structured finish.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, mushroom risotto, pork belly, grilled/roasted salmon, venison, charred vegetables; Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, teriyaki salmon, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake/soy braised dishes.
Production Method
Biodynamic farming; hand-harvested fruit; native-yeast fermentations; careful barrel selection from oldest blocks; aged ~26 months in French oak (≈40% new).
Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards, founded by David Hirsch, is a single vineyard (61 blocks) on the extreme western Sonoma Coast (planted 1980–2003); high-elevation, biodynamic practices, estate-grown fruit.