Hirsch Vineyards Bohan Dillon Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
Bohan Dillon Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.9%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores for the 2021 Bohan‑Dillon include: 94 points – Jeb Dunnuck; 94 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; 92 points – Antonio Galloni (Vinous). Released Summer 2023; praised for balance, aromatics and long finish

Tasting Note
Expressive red-fruit bouquet of crushed strawberries, wild raspberry and Santa Rosa plum with violets, thyme and sage. Juicy, mouth‑filling palate, lively acidity, silky texture and a long, fresh, herb‑tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, herb‑crusted chicken, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, Brie or aged Gouda. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, char siu pork, soy‑glazed mushrooms, mushroom ramen.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit from Hirsch, Hellenthal and Heintz; small open‑top fermentations; aged in French oak (≈29% new); biodynamic & conventional farming; same winemaking techniques as Hirsch estate Pinots.

Vineyard Info
Founded by David Hirsch in 1980 on the West Sonoma Coast. Renowned for cool‑climate Pinot Noir; supplies top wineries and produces terroir‑driven estate bottlings.