2023 Hirsch "Bohan-Dillon" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

The Bohan Dillon Pinot Noir is Hirsch’s gateway to their lineup. As the 'entry-level' wine in the portfolio, this bottling outshines many everyday Pinots. It blends two coastal sites—Hirsch and Hellenthal—and an inland vineyard, Heintz. As a result, you get a wine that expresses both regions' characteristics. The 2023 vintage shows a light ruby colour in the glass that matches the wine aromatics, leading into elegantly effortless notes of juicy red berries, soft, sweet florals, and a whisper of coastal herbs—nothing overpowers. On the palate, a touch of minerality meets tart cranberries and fresh raspberries, all lifted by well-integrated, mouthwatering acidity. Made to be drunk young, this easy medium-bodied Pinot is a go-to for a roasted chicken dinner or a pizza night. (ACQ)

I really like Hirsch Winery, they have this really great mixture of being a little wacky and also producing some amazingly delicious Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs. There's a little bit of tomato skin on the nose, but then it goes into this high toned cherry and dusty cranberry, there's just so much purity of pretty fruit but also a dense savory umami note in the very middle. The palate is very cherry on top of cherry, with both fresh and juicy cherry but also dried cherries, a great line of acidity running through and then a really lingering and softly sweetly fruited finish. This is really gorgeous and really just tastes like Hirsch, plus, it's got the Bohan-Dillon cat on the front label, and gosh, I do love cats.