Description
Hirsch Vineyards is one of the most exciting Pinot Noir producers in California today and a pioneer in the cooler Sonoma Coast region. This 2018 San Andreas Fault Estate Pinot Noir was made from 45 different vineyard parcels and rivals some of the best of Burgundy.
TASTING NOTE: Intense ruby colour. On the nose: It has captivating currant and dark cherry notes with spice from the barrel age. On the palate: The medium body and gentle tannins support the wine in the background of the bright red fruit and spice notes linger on a long finish. 13% alcohol by volume.
FOOD PAIRING, STORING AND SERVICE: This is a firm, fine, and elegant wine that will match with roasted pork loin and hers, in a hearty mushroom sauce. A wine that is beautiful to drink now but will age until 2027 with ease.
ABOUT: Founder David Hirsch purchased the land that would become Hirsch Vineyards in 1978 and planted his first vines in 1980. Till 2001, all of the grapes were sold to other wineries, and Hirsch did not produce any of its own wine. In the early 1990s, the vineyard became one of the most sought-after sources of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes in California. In 2002, after twenty-two years focused on planting and farming, David Hirsch decided to build a winery and start making his own wines.
See hirschvineyards.com for more information.
