Hirsch Vineyards Raschen Ridge Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
Raschen Ridge Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Fort Ross–Seaview, West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 100; James Suckling 100; Jeb Dunnuck 98+; Decanter 97; Wine Advocate 94; Named among Food & Wine's Best Wines (2024)

Tasting Note
Energetic orange-red fruit—raspberry, strawberry and blood orange—lifted by hibiscus, pomegranate, bay laurel and anise. Lush, silky entry with a focused mineral core, saline finish and lively, firm tannins promising long-term aging.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, herb-crusted lamb. Asian: Peking/roast duck, char siu, miso-marinated black cod, Korean BBQ short ribs, shiitake ramen.

Production Method
Estate biodynamic farming; hand-harvested, small-lot native-yeast fermentations. Mostly destemmed with estimated 10–20% whole-cluster; matured in French oak (c.31% new) for approximately 10–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Founded by David Hirsch, Hirsch Vineyards (c.72 acres) practices biodynamic viticulture on high-elevation ridges in Fort Ross–Seaview. Planted 1980–2003, the site is renowned for rocky soils and distinct microblocks.