Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault Sonoma Coast 2016 750ml

Hirsch Vineyards, planted by David Hirsch in 1980 on a remote ridge of the far Sonoma Coast near Fort Ross, helped prove that extreme coastal sites could produce world-class Pinot Noir. The San Andreas Fault bottling, named for the fault line that runs through the property, is an estate blend drawn from across the vineyard. 2016 marked a shift in the cellar, with an earlier bottling after about 11 months in oak, and Vinous called the result "arrestingly beautiful." Expect black cherry, raspberry, plum, rose petal, lavender and spice, with savory hints of pipe tobacco and charcuterie over firm, grainy tannins. Drink now through the early 2030s.