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.
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 ...
Learn more“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. ”