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2018 Hirsch Vineyards Block 8 Pinot Noir

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

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RATINGS

96Vinous / IWC

...brings out kirsch, cinnamon, cedar, new leather and blood orange nuances that lend an exotic flair.

95James Suckling

Shows lots of richness and warmth with dried strawberries, cherries and raspberries. Some chocolate and cedar, too. Full-bodied and layered with lots of fruit and ripe tannins. Flavorful finish. Bigger style.

95Jeb Dunnuck

...wonderful perfume of black raspberries, wild strawberries, dried flowers, savory herbs, and hints of black and white pepper...medium-bodied and has a seamless texture, silky tannins, and a great finish.

93Wine Spectator

Mineral-infused dried red berry and cherry flavors show notes of dried rose petal and underbrush. The sleek finish is focused and fresh, with plenty of accents of slate and dried thyme.

92The Wine Advocate

...scented of dried citrus peel and lavender, licorice and forest floor with a core of red and black berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate offers earth-laced fruits with bright freshness and detailed spicy accents, finishing long.

92Wine Enthusiast

Rose petal and grenadine perfume the nose of this carbonic-like estate wine, which is fresh and lively in racy acidity. Lavender, crushed rock and light red fruit adorn the palate, thick in underlying tannin and structure with a lasting thread of crushed rock and sea spray.

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.