Hirsch Vineyards Reserve Estate Pinot Noir 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
Reserve Estate Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Fort Ross–Seaview, West Sonoma Coast, California
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Barrel-aged Reserve selection; specific mainstream critic scores for the 2011 Reserve are

Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry and cranberry with wild strawberry, cedar, forest floor and coastal minerality; baking spice and gentle savory herbs. Silky texture, fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, herb‑roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, teriyaki salmon, char siu pork, shiitake soba, duck bao.

Production Method
Estate biodynamic farming; hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations with native/selected yeasts; barrel selection for Reserve; aged approximately 18 months in French oak (≈40% new).

Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards, founded by David Hirsch in 1980, is a 72-acre estate on the True Sonoma Coast (Fort Ross–Seaview AVA) known for site-driven Pinot Noir and biodynamic farming conversion.