2019 Hirsch Pinot Noir The Family Blend

Made entirely from estate fruit and biodynamically farmed. This is sold through the mailing list only. 7% whole cluster. Aged 10 months, with 20% new oak. At the start this wine feels more pert and a bit more punchy than the Bohan-Dillon Pinot Noir. The tannin is a bit more tactile and firmer in comparison as well. There is also a greater range of fruit notes alongside a resinous element characteristic of the region – some sour cherry, some pine, some evergreen, and a sea-fresh lift, all carried by a savoury frame that provides depth from nose through finish. It has perhaps a bit less finesse than the Bohan-Dillon, but it also has more complexity and depth. Enjoy now allowing it plenty of air or wait a year for a bit more evolution. Will do well alongside a meal. (ECB)