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Hirsch 2007 San Andreas Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
- Cellar Selection
- $60
Young and tart in cool-climate acidity, this Pinot needs time in the cellar. It’s an exotic wine, spicy and peppery, almost briary, like a Zinfandel, except with flavors of wild forest raspberries, cherries, orange zest and a hint of pine cone. It’s as cellarable a Pinot Noir as exists in California. Best after 2015.
— S.H.
(7/1/2011)
Hirsch 2007 Kammerner Heiligenstein Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
The Heiligenstein vineyard is better known for its Rieslings, but it obviously is capable of producing impressive Grüner Veltliners. The pure, mineral character is very obvious and delicious, and cuts through the more delicate green fruits, intensely fresh acidity and green citrus kick. Ageworthy. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
Hirsch 2006 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Riesling (Kamptal)
- Cellar Selection
- $46
This is great Riesling, even though its youthful, yeasty character shows it is only just starting out on its development. There is some richness here, with toast and cream flavors, but the structure is all there, followed by white fruits, honey and finally minerality. Age for 10 years. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
Hirsch 2006 Kammerner Lamm Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal)
- $46
A superbly ripe wine, with its acidity given a rich boost by yellow fruits, the spice a layer of fruit cake richness. It has power, some minerality and a great waft of orange to finish. Should age well over 4–5 years. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
Hirsch 2004 Gaisberg Riesling (Kamptal)
- Cellar Selection
- $46
A wine that is on the cusp of adding an extra element of complexity. At present, there is deliciously perfumed fruit, white and green currants and white peaches, with a definite citrus edge. The bonus is the taut texture, which is closing in and lifting the fruit, promising future aging. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
Hirsch 2009 The Bohan-Dillon Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
Not as pricey as the winery’s San Andreas bottling, but in the same style. Light-bodied, elegant, dry and modest in alcohol, yet with great focus and intensity. A lovely wine that’s a relative bargain.
— S.H.
(7/1/2011)
Hirsch 2004 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Riesling (Kamptal)
- $46
There is something so special in the perfumes of a maturing Riesling. The toast and almonds follow through with pure green fruit flavors, now touched with currants and a penetrating crispness. This wine is certainly maturing, but it still has many years to go. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
Hirsch 2007 Zöbing Riesling (Kamptal)
- $25
A very taut, tight wine, crisp, green, perfumed. It has delicious white currants and hedgerow fruits, its delicacy and elegance balanced by its intensity of flavor. There is a definite herbal, mineral aftertaste. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
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