Hirsch Vineyards Block 8 Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
Block 8 Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Fort Ross‑Seaview, West Sonoma Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (field blend: Pommard & Wädenswil clones)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
(Note: recent Hirsch vintages and prior Block 8 releases have received high scores from critics such as James Suckling, Antonio Galloni, Jeb Dunnuck and Wine Advocate. )

Tasting Note
Dense, sapid Pinot with raspberry, strawberry and loganberry layered over sassafras, mint and forest‑floor. Lively acidity frames plummy fruit and authoritative yet elegant tannins, finishing with a dynamic, mouthwatering drive.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto; grilled salmon, seared tuna. Asian pairings: Peking duck, miso‑marinated salmon, char siu pork, shiitake soba, Korean BBQ (pork or short rib).

Production Method
Biodynamically farmed single‑block fruit (Block 8). Low yields; estate fermented and matured in oak (32% new). Field‑blend clones; cellaring recommended.

Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards (David Hirsch) farms biodynamically on the West Sonoma Coast. Block 8 (planted 1993) is a famed iron‑rich, well‑drained parcel considered a 'grand cru' site on the estate.