7.5
$42
Hirsch San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2011
Producer: Hirsch Vineyards
Region: Sonoma Coast, USA
Pinot Noir
Vintage
2011
Critic Score
7.5/10
Vivino
4.2/5
Flavor Profile
Red CherryPine ForestBrambleMineralitySmoke
Reviews (1)
7.5
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026
Forest-floor Pinot with serious mineral spine from coastal fog influence.
Red cherry leads. Pine needles, forest floor underneath. Bramble adds wild edge. Serious minerality cuts through fruit—classic coastal character. Smoke threads through finish. Tannins present but refined. This vintage drinks beautifully now but has years ahead. Pure expression of site.
Coastal red cherryPine needle forest floorWild bramble complexityCutting mineralitySmoky finishRefined tannin structure
🍷 You want Pinot that tastes like place, not winemaker tricks.
Pairs with: Wild mushroom risotto, Herb-crusted salmon, Duck breast with cherry gastrique, Aged goat cheese
About the Producer
Hirsch Vineyards
True Sonoma Coast pioneer. San Andreas Fault terroir. 40-year-old vines. Organic and biodynamic.