Hirsch Vineyards Reserve Estate Pinot Noir 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
Reserve Estate Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast (Fort Ross-Seaview), California
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.4%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93+; Wine & Spirits 92

Tasting Note
Earthy, dark red fruits—strawberry, raspberry and blackberry—layered with forest floor, savory spice, violet and mineral notes. Silky mouthfeel, grainy but refined tannins and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, char siu pork, shiitake ramen, Korean BBQ pork.

Production Method
Estate biodynamic farming; hand‑harvested, barrel‑selected from oldest blocks; native yeast fermentations with gentle extraction; aged in French oak (approx. 35–40% new).

Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards, planted 1980 by David Hirsch; 61 distinct blocks on the extreme western Sonoma Coast; biodynamic practices and focused single‑vineyard production.