Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast (Fort Ross–Seaview)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 93+; Vinous 93; Wine & Spirits 92; Wine Enthusiast 92; Wine Spectator 91

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, raspberry and plum with lavender, bergamot, rose petal and savory tobacco/herbal notes. Medium-bodied with lively acidity, firm grainy tannins and a bitters-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, aged soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, char siu pork, Korean bulgogi, shiitake‑based dishes.

Production Method
Estate biodynamic farming; each block harvested and vinified separately. 100% de-stemmed, native ferments, aged ~11 months in French oak (c.25–33% new); bottled relatively early to retain lift.

Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards (David Hirsch) is a 72-acre estate on the True Sonoma Coast adjacent to the San Andreas Fault; renowned for block-by-block farming and biodynamic practices. San Andreas Fault is the estate flagship.