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2017 Hirsch Vineyards Old Vineyard Pinot Noir, 1.5ltr

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery

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RATINGS

95James Suckling

Light, fresh and vibrant, sliced strawberries with a rose-perfume edge. Very fragrant and such a pure expression of pinot. The palate has succulent and juicy acidity with super fine tannins. The real idea of a reserve with such juicy and pure fruit on the palate. Long, fine and elegant tannins here. Great definition. Elegant and fragrant with gently earthy depth.

93+ The Wine Advocate

...aromas of pomegranate, rhubarb, cranberry and oodles of sweet red berries with touches of blue fruit, violet, potpourri, tree bark and amaro. The palate is medium-bodied and silky but powerful, with intense flavor layers, firm and grainy tannins, fantastic freshness and a long, layered finish.

93Vinous / IWC

Sweet dark cherry, red plum, licorice, spice and dried herbs infuse the 2017 with striking layers of complexity. Broad, deep and super-expressive, the 2017 is gorgeous.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma County

Sonoma County is not an AVA, but it is a commonly used informal designation for wines made outside of more specific AVAs within Sonoma, which is a large wine producing region just west of Napa Valley. Though Sonoma is often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbor Napa Valley, it has a long history of wine production. The area specialized in jug wine until the mid-20th century, when Sonoma producers took a cue from Napa and started improving quality. Unlike Napa, where Cabernet Sauvignon is king, Sonoma specialized in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, though excellent Cabs are produced too. There are at present 16 AVAs within Sonoma County, and, like much of the West Coast of the United States, new AVAs are created in Sonoma County with regularity. Some Sonoma appellations, such as the Russian River Valley, are renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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.