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...rich with mineral earth, sage, cedar, and black cherry...palate is by far the most generous of the Hirsch wines, with mouth-filling fruit that carries through the mid-palate and finish. It has a more assertive nature all around and is the most powerful of the Hirsch selections.
...deep core of dark red fruit...spicy aromas of dried cranberries and red cherries, peppercorn, garrigue, citrus peel and bitters, with a structure that balances powerful flavor and juicy freshness.
...powerfully graceful, delicate and complex. White pepper, stem and strong tannin structure provide a savory seriousness that is lifted and lengthened by intensively focused acidity and mineral-like wisps of stone and sea.
...cherries, strawberries and roses on the nose. Some watermelon, too. Full-bodied with firm, racy tannins that are long and beautiful. The wine has so much length and beauty. Floral and subtle, yet driven, with pure fruit and balance. White pepper.
Rose petal, lavender, spice and gravel linger. Pommard and Waydensvil clone Pinot on Boomer-Mendocino soils are magical here.