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8.0
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Hirsch San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2016

Producer: Hirsch Vineyards
Region: Sonoma Coast, USA
Pinot Noir

Vintage

2016

Critic Score

8.0/10

Vivino

4.4/5

Flavor Profile

Red CherryPine ForestBrambleMineralitySmoke

Reviews (1)

8.0
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Geological poetry in glass from San Andreas Fault's fractured soils.

Red cherry bursts forward with resinous pine undertones. The fault's fractured geology speaks through smoky minerality and wild bramble complexity. Mid-palate shows remarkable tension - bright acidity threading through silky tannins. Forest floor earthiness builds toward a persistent, mineral-driven finish. This 2016 captures Hirsch's coastal precision perfectly. Cellar five years for full integration, though drinking beautifully now with proper decanting.

Bright red cherryResinous pineWild brambleSmoky mineralityForest floor earthinessCoastal salinity

🍷 You crave Pinot that tastes like place, not winemaker tricks.

Pairs with: Wild mushroom risotto, Herb-crusted lamb, Duck confit, Aged goat cheese

About the Producer

Hirsch Vineyards

True Sonoma Coast pioneer. San Andreas Fault terroir. 40-year-old vines. Organic and biodynamic.

About the Region

Sonoma Coast, USA

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