Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.9%
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 & Spirits 94; Decanter 93; Wine Enthusiast 93 (Cellar Selection); Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 92; recommended drinking window noted by retailers 2022–2027

Tasting Note
Bright dark cherry and red berry core with forest-floor, licorice and coastal-mineral notes; baking spice and sage frame crisp acidity, gentle grip and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, herbed roast chicken. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, teriyaki chicken, grilled shiitake with soy, Korean BBQ (lighter cuts).

Production Method
100% estate fruit from ~45 blocks; biodynamic farming. Small-lot fermentations, ~12% whole-cluster, aged in French oak (approx. one-third new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards, founded by David Hirsch in 1980, is a 72-acre estate on the True Sonoma Coast; Jasmine Hirsch is winemaker. Converted to biodynamic practices across the estate.