David Hirsch says that if you drink only one wine from Hirsch, let it be this one. In 2020, Hirsch decided to pick everything after experiencing previous wildfires in 2008. The grapes were treated the same, except for de-stemming the Pinot Noir and discarding press wine. The 2020 San Andreas Fault has fruit from 31 distinct farming blocks. The glass bursts with notes of dried cherries, blackberries, high-toned floral aromas, black tea and clove. The palate is laser-focused with well-balanced fruit and earth character. The tannins are punchy, the acidity is seamless, and the finish is long and aromatic.
Hirsch Vineyards, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2020
By Miranda Franco