COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Hirsch Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Hirsch San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir hails from the Sonoma Coast AVA, a region profoundly influenced by the nearby San Andreas Fault. Hirsch Vineyards is distinguished by its 72 acres, meticulously divided into 67 distinct farming blocks, a level of fragmentation that mirrors Burgundy and captures the vineyard's diverse geological features. David Hirsch established the vineyard in 1980, and the estate is now led by winemaker Jasmine Hirsch. This wine is considered the flagship of the estate, representing the complex summation of its unique terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€80
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard is split into 67 individual farming blocks, more than Burgundy.
Fact 02
San Andreas Fault is just half a mile away.
Fact 03
David Hirsch planted the vineyard in 1980, a pioneer for the region.
Fact 04
The wine is nicknamed 'the Hirsch Hirsch' by David Hirsch.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Hirsch San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir is characterized by meticulous attention to detail, with each of the 67 vineyard blocks managed and vinified separately. Native yeasts are utilized for fermentation, and the wine undergoes 100% de-stemming for this cuvée. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak contributing to its development. Organic farming practices are employed in the vineyard.
