2011 Siduri Hirsch Vineyard Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir

12.9% alc. $55. Siduri has purchased Hirsch fruit from the oldest section of the vineyard since 1995. 2011 was the last year for most of the old vineyard due to leaf roll virus. Very small crop, 20% whole cluster. Indigenous yeast fermentations. Only 3 out of 5 barrels made the cut and 2 of the barrels were aged in new French oak. · Light reddish color in the glass. Very reticent nose with extremely shy aromas of cherries and spice. Cherry fruit is featured with a confected gum drop and pastry overlay, but with some unusual, indescribable flavors. Very light with fine tannins peaking out on the finish. Decent. Reviewed March 23, 2013

Winery: Siduri Wines
From article: Siduri Wines: Variety is the Spice of Life and Pinot Noir