Hirsch Vineyards, Pinot Noir 'The Bohan-Dillon', 2023 GIRBONCHAMP from Cuisles

from Cuisles

Sippable on its own

and a distinctive mineral core

and dark cherry form the core

long led by Christian Serafin and now his daughter Karine and niece Frederique

Hirsch Vineyards, Pinot Noir 'The Bohan-Dillon', 2023 GIRBONCHAMP from CuislesHirsch's only non estate Pinot Noir blends fruit from three West Sonoma Coast vineyards: their own estate plus neighboring Hellenthal and a third coastal site. Named for the winding country road connecting these remote canyon vineyards, this wine captures the essence of this fog cooled maritime climate. The 2023 shows linear, racy character typical of this rugged coastlinebright red fruit balanced by mineral precision and silky tannins.