EAST RIDGE PINOT NOIR 2016
HIRSCH VINEYARDS
The East Ridge is a richer expression of Pinot Noir than Hirsch’s West Ridge, made from grapes harvested from specially selected blocks in the vineyard; a masculine and powerful expression of the vineyard.
- Rich dark fruits; hints of spice; fantastic structure and concentration.
- From a selection of the very best barrels from the oldest blocks on the East Ridge.
- Limited production; under 500 cases produced.
- Would benefit from at least five years ageing from release.
- Would go well with game pie.
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Hirsch Vineyards
If California were to implement a Grand Cru category along Burgundian lines, then Hirsch Vineyard would easily make the grade. When David Hirsch bought his remote 400ha ranch, perched high on the ‘Extreme Sonoma ...
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“Pale purplish crimson. Notably savoury rather than sweet on the nose with real delicacy. Very fine grained. Super juicy and appetising. Such lift! Great finesse and, like the 2011 Chardonnay, with lots of reserve. Tingle on the long, but not showy, finish. The Lafarge of California?”
“Sweet raspberry fruit nose. Fine-grained tannin and notable acid with quite dense fruit. Chewy, firm, well built. ”