Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, USA 2021 375ml Sakamai making deals with old contadino

making deals with old contadino farmers no longer interested in working the steep land

slightly chalky finish

Aged in both old and new oak barrels for a weightier texture that is still balanced

Rich and well-spiced

and a streak of minerality

Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, USA 2021 375ml Sakamai making deals with old contadinoSo much fresh flowers with hibiscus and honey blossom. Dried citrus like lemon zest. Medium bodied with fine tannins that are super integrated. Zesty finish. Lots of focus and beauty. The tannins are perfectly melted into the wine. Drinkable but even better in two to three years. 96 pts James Suckling