Hirsch Vineyards, Pinot Noir 'The Bohan-Dillon', 2023 GIRBONCHAMP long led by Christian Serafin

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

from the New York Distilling Company

complex liqueur that manages to be both robust and incredibly smooth

and a distinctive mineral core

but with developing tertiary notes and softened grip

Hirsch Vineyards, Pinot Noir 'The Bohan-Dillon', 2023 GIRBONCHAMP long led by Christian SerafinHirsch'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.