2018 Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Fault Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

12.9% alc., $60. The San Andreas Fault lies 25 miles from the vineyard. The Fault defines all aspects of Hirsch Vineyard. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Complex nose exhibiting aromas of raspberry coulis, black cherry cola, rose petal, earthy flora and See’s dark chocolate. Very clean, balanced and approachable in a mid-weight style with flavors of boysenberry and black raspberry accented with a herbal thread in the background, all entwined with modest tannins. The wine is a bit shallow on the mid-palate and the lacks some length on the purple berry driven finish. Score: 91. Reviewed July 29, 2021

Winery: Hirsch Vineyards
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part I: North Coast - Sonoma Coast