2021 Hirsch Pinot Noir Estate Reserve

The 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve comes from top selections from across the estate vineyards. In the glass, it amplifies things further, pouring a rich red color and offering lovely depth on the nose, with notes of kirsch, resinous mossy earth, raspberry coulis, candied roses, and dark stones. Leaning toward full-bodied but not heavy, it’s persistent all the way through, with extended length, ripe tannins, and a clean, earthy finish with notes of black tea. This exceptional wine takes all its components and amplifies them without ever feeling weighted. Drink 2026-2046. Located in Fort Ross, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, David Hirsch purchased his estate in 1978 and planted his first vines in 1980. His daughter Jasmine Hirsch took over as winemaker with the 2019 vintage. They have been practicing biodynamic viticulture since 2011 and were fully converted over in 2014. Their focus and attention are on the site, resulting in wines that offer elegance and purity, with transparency in regard to their sense of place. While I have been a fan of these wines for a long time, they are continuing to push the bar higher and higher, slowly evolving their style to find balance and a new level of completeness in the resulting wines today. For readers who have not checked in on the Hirsch wines in a while, I would highly encourage you to seek these 2021s out.