2018 Hirsch Vineyards East Ridge Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

12.5% alc., 56 cases, $85.. This block is sheltered from the coastal fog. The vines are stressed by phylloxera and grow in shallow soils resulting in very low yields. A cellar worthy , masculine expression of the vineyard. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. A dark fruit profile dominates the nose and palate. The wine is uniquely rustic, animale and gutsy with a husky tannic backbone that keeps the fruit in line.Very sleek and silky in texture with a finish that just won't quit. A very interesting and distinctive wine that I thoroughly enjoyed. Score: 94. Reviewed July 29, 2021

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