this expresses the greatness of its vintage and vineyard, offering wave after wave of raspberry and cherry pie flavors, plus notes of red currant, sweet licorice, spicy dr. pepper and smoky sandalwood. there's also something exotically briary and wild that intrigues. even more remarkable is the texture, an amalgam of acids and tannins that rivals any pinot noir ever produced in california. it should age for up to 20 years.
Hirsch Vineyard