Hirsch Vineyards West Ridge Pinot Noir 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
West Ridge Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Fort Ross‑Seaview, West Sonoma Coast (Hirsch Vineyards)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.6%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
5
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
13-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 92 (2019); Wine Enthusiast 93 (2019); Wine & Spirits 92 (2019); Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20 (2018)

Tasting Note
Ethereal, perfumed Pinot: red cherry, wild strawberry and rose petal with dried herbs, subtle earth and Asian spice. Bright acidity, delicate chalky tannins and a lifted, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, game birds, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, char siu, shiitake and soy‑braised dishes, grilled teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Estate fruit farmed biodynamically. Small‑lot fermentation with partial whole‑cluster inclusion; matured in French oak (estimated 20–30% new) for ~10–12 months.

Vineyard Info
Founded by David Hirsch on the True Sonoma Coast. Small‑production, cool‑climate estate known for low‑alcohol, high‑acid, ageworthy Pinot Noirs farmed biodynamically.