Hirsch Vineyards West Ridge Pinot Noir 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hirsch Vineyards
Label Name:
 
West Ridge Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Fort-Ross Seaview, Sonoma Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.4%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94; Wine Enthusiast 94

Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry, wild strawberry and rose petal with orange zest, forest-floor and saline minerality. Silky texture, soft tannins, bright acidity and an ethereal, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, duck bao, teriyaki salmon, shiitake ramen.

Production Method
Estate-grown, small-lot selection from West Ridge blocks (heritage clones). Gentle fermentation and barrel-age in French oak from selected barrels to preserve perfume and restraint.

Vineyard Info
Hirsch Vineyards (founded by David Hirsch) is a single-vineyard estate on the Sonoma Coast, planted beginning in 1990; known for low-yield, cool-climate Pinot Noir and heritage clone plantings.