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2016 Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir

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October 15, 2023 - $46

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RATINGS

93+ The Wine Advocate

...giving up strawberry and raspberry preserves, bergamot, amaro, rose petals, charcuterie and pipe tobacco. The light to medium-bodied palate offers nuanced red fruits with firm, grainy tannins, finishing on a bitters note.

93Vinous / IWC

The flavors are bold, punchy and super-expressive... Black cherry, plum, lavender and spice all race out of the glass. Pliant, deep and inviting, the 2016 is arrestingly beautiful.

92Wine Enthusiast

Strawberry puree, raspberry, mint and sage adorn up-front acidity in this focused, fresh and delicately framed wine named for the infamous earthquake fault. Crisp and light as cucumber, it sizzles in earthy energy.

91Wine Spectator

Concentrated forest floor notes accent the dried cherry, currant and raspberry flavors. The fresh, minerally finish is firm and lightly spiced.

17Jancis Robinson

Such a pretty style of Pinot, understated elegance in a glass. There is a subtle sandalwood and cranberry character that is supported by forest fruits. Very lively acidity...finishes long and fine.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.