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Product Notes
Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir is a distinctive wine hailing from California's Sonoma Coast. Boasting a beautiful garnet hue, this Pinot Noir mesmerises with its nuanced embodiment of the region's unique terroir. The palate dazzles with flavours of wild strawberries, earthy undertones, and a light spice hint, nicely balanced by the wine’s elegant structure and soft tannins. Its good acidity and medium body make it versatile for food pairing. Appreciatively, the finish lingers, offering a gentle reminder of the wine's superb quality. Exceptionally crafted, this Pinot Noir epitomises the stellar wines that hail from Hirsch Vineyards.
Tasting Notes
As with the other Hirsch Pinot Noirs of this vintage, the 2021 San Andreas is notable for its dark fruit and serious structure. The wine opens with notes of elderberry, blackberry, fresh red plums, and dried cherries. With air, notes of five spice, chai tea and dried orange peel emerge. The overall impression is exotic and reminiscent of our coastal redwood forests. The palate is juicy upon opening with, firm, chewy tannins. With air, the fruit gains weight and the palate fills out, balancing the tannins. The structure and dark fruit of the 2021s remind us of the exceptional 2012 and 2015 vintages. This is a savory and intellectual year that will reward the patient drinker.