Perched on the rugged Sonoma Coast just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2021 is a striking expression of one of California's most celebrated vineyards. Fragrant aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry are layered with rose petal, forest floor, black tea and subtle spice. The palate is beautifully poised, combining vibrant acidity, silky tannins and remarkable mineral tension with a long, elegant finish. Complex yet effortlessly graceful, it pairs beautifully with duck, roast pork, wild mushrooms or grilled salmon.

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Sonoma Coast, California – Pinot Noir
An iconic Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir: elegant, mineral and beautifully expressive. A benchmark Californian Pinot with Burgundian finesse.

Founded by David Hirsch in 1980, Hirsch Vineyards is regarded as one of the great Grand Cru sites of California. Situated on the remote Sonoma Coast and crossed by the famous San Andreas Fault, the estate is farmed organically and divided into dozens of individual vineyard blocks, each highlighting a unique expression of the land. With minimal intervention in the winery, Hirsch crafts Pinot Noirs celebrated worldwide for their purity, complexity and unmistakable sense of place.

Pinot Noir (100%)

Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most revered red grape varieties, known for its ability to express site with clarity and finesse. Typically showing red and dark cherry fruit, floral notes and subtle earthiness, it is light to medium bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Styles range from delicate and aromatic to more structured and concentrated, depending on climate and winemaking approach.

California - One of America's most celebrated wine-producing region, responsible for around 80% of the country's wine. Its remarkable diversity of climates and landscapes, from the cool, fog-influenced Pacific Coast to warm inland valleys, allows an extraordinary range of grape varieties to flourish. Renowned regions such as Napa Valley, Sonoma County and the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA produce wines of exceptional quality, with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel among the state's signature varieties. California's spirit of innovation, combined with a deep respect for terroir, has established it as one of the world's great wine destinations.