2018 Hirsch Pinot Noir Raschen Ridge
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An incredibly Burgundian bouquet of spiced tart cherry fruit as well as leafy herbs, forest floor, and damp earth emerge from the 2018 Pinot Noir Raschen Ridge. A medium-bodied, spicy, lively Pinot Noir, it has terrific overall balance, a bright spine of acidity, and outstanding length on the finish. It’s not a blockbuster by any stretch of the imagination, but I love its overall tension, it has remarkable balance, and it’s just loaded with charm. Give bottles 2-3 years of bottle age, and I would not put it past this wine to keep for 10-15+ years after that.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Pinot Noir Estate Raschen Ridge is rich, deep and explosive. In this vintage, the 2018 is so racy and expressive. Right out of the bottle, the Raschen Ridge is stellar. Crushed flowers, kirsch, red and purplish berry fruit and cedar all race out the glass. The interplay of fruit richness, power and structure is compelling. The 2018 needs a few years in bottle to unwind, but it is impressive.
Pale ruby in color, the 2018 Pinot Noir Raschen Ridge opens with classic cranberry, dried citrus peel, aniseed, bark and dried earth with gentle herbal touches. The palate is light-bodied and seriously styled, with a firm frame and earth-laced fruits, finishing long with bright freshness.