From one of the highest and most windswept parcels on the Sonoma Coast, Hirsch Vineyards Raschen Ridge Pinot Noir 2018 is a profound single-vineyard expression of place. Intensely aromatic, it reveals layers of black cherry, wild blackberry and cranberry, intertwined with rose petals, orange peel, crushed herbs and flinty minerality. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably graceful, with vibrant acidity, finely woven tannins and exceptional length. A wine of precision, complexity and longevity, it pairs beautifully with roast duck, venison, wild mushrooms or herb-crusted lamb.

On a Wine List

Sonoma Coast, California – Pinot Noir
A world-class single-vineyard Pinot Noir: complex, mineral and beautifully age-worthy. A stunning expression of the rugged Sonoma Coast.

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.