Every year we get a small allocation of Hirsch Vineyards wines from the iconic Sonoma estate started by David Hirsch many decades ago. With his daughter Jasmine having taken over the winemaking reins just recently, a new generation of Hirsch Vineyards wines have created a new buzz among younger drinkers who are discovering the incredible complexity of these Pinot Noir and Chardonnay expressions.

Jasmine has joined us on Instagram numerous times to talk about the wines, sourced from a topography of various soil types and weather conditions to the extent that different sections of Hirsch Vineyard can create completely different wines. As Robert Parker's Wine Advocate recently published: "Hirsch is the result of several vineyards offering a wide range of expressions. Located at the western edge of Sonoma County overlooking the Pacific Ocean, weather and soils are completely different from warm, dry inland appellations such as the Russian River Valley."

 As Jasmine herself stated: "People think of Hirsch as a single vineyard because they can see Hirsch Vineyards on bottles. It's not a single vineyard, but rather an estate. There is an overarching characteristic, but these vineyards are so unique because of changes in the topography, the variety of the plant material and the activity of the San Andreas fault."

 The resulting Hirsch estate wines are blends of these vineyards, married together to balance these unique characteristics into a harmonious symphony of flavor. We are offering these allocations pre-press, meaning they have yet to be scored by any major critic. As the press starts to roll out, it's likely (given the longstanding Hirsch track record of great press) these wines will get picked off quickly. we recommend getting in before that happens...

Hirsch Chardonnay 2021 750ml - $66.99

Round stone fruits collide with a mouth-coating texture, but without the heavy use of new oak like you find in Napa Chardonnays. This wine is all about the undercurrent of fruit and acidity that continue to unwind as you roll it around your palate. Still tightly wound, this wine needs some time to unlock its greatest assets, so give it some cellar space.

Hirsch Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault Sonoma Coast 2020 750ml - $69.99

The purity of Hirsch's biodynamic farming is on display with every sip in this stunning expression. Gritty, but with an incredible concentration of black cherries and dark fruits, the earthiness is subtle but present and spices that follow on the finish are teasing at something far greater down the line. Give this one 2-3 years and watch it shine. Last year's release got a 96 rating from the Wine Advocate and sold out in seconds.