Hirsch Vineyards Reserve Estate Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
Reserve Estate Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Fort Ross-Seaview, West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 97 for 2021 Reserve; James Suckling 98 for 2021 Reserve; VinePair feature — rating 95

Tasting Note
Layered dark cherry and cassis with oyster-shell minerality, earth and savory herbs. Silky, sapid palate with seductive fullness, fine-grained tannins and a long, structured finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, mushroom risotto, pork belly, grilled/roasted salmon, venison, charred vegetables; Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, teriyaki salmon, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake/soy braised dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic farming; hand-harvested fruit; native-yeast fermentations; careful barrel selection from oldest blocks; aged ~26 months in French oak (≈40% new).

Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards, founded by David Hirsch, is a single vineyard (61 blocks) on the extreme western Sonoma Coast (planted 1980–2003); high-elevation, biodynamic practices, estate-grown fruit.