Hirsch Vineyards East Ridge Pinot Noir 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
East Ridge Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast, California (Hirsch Vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95/100 (2016)

Tasting Note
Dark, concentrated black cherry and plum with notes of strawberry, rose petal and vanilla; savory earth, cedar and spice; lively acidity, polished tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, game, pork, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecued pork), miso‑glazed fish, soy‑ginger braised pork, umami mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested estate fruit; selected best East Ridge barrels; fermented and aged 12–16 months in 100% French oak (≈30% new); biodynamic farming; very low yields from phylloxera‑stressed old vines.

Vineyard Info
Planted by David Hirsch beginning in 1980 on the True Sonoma Coast; 72 ha estate converted to biodynamic farming. Known for old, low‑yielding Pinot blocks and collectible single‑site bottlings.