| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Appellation |
Sonoma Coast Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 12.4% |
| Price | $92.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2023-04-07 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Special Occasion Splurges, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Pinot Noir , Sangiovese
Hirsch Vineyards West Ridge Pinot Noir 2020 Review
This is an elegant and precise Pinot Noir in a region where wines can be bold. Even though it is low in alcohol, the nose is full of heady cherries the quietest hint of oak and earth. You almost feel the light nature of the wine just by taking it in. The palate shows a little more of that oak, but it is all calm fruit with the slightest viscosity.
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