- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Hirsch Vineyards (Fort Ross-Seaview AVA)
- Sandstone soils over clay loams
- Sourced from their highest elevation site at 1,600 ft.
- Henry Raschen (1854–1937) was a painter of the American West who lived on the ranch that is now Hirsch Vineyards
- Planted in 2002 and 2003
- 54% Pommard-Wädenswil, 46% Swan clones
- Raschen Ridge is the highest elevation vineyard at Hirsch, where the marine, riverine, and continental climates meet
- Aged 14 months in 31% new oak
- 13.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
West Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-HIR-52-21 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
97
Date
2024-04-22
"Planted in 2002, but this wine has always produced singular wines. A Darker fruit comes forward in the aromatics: dusty violets and freshly squeezed blood orange. Loaded with energy, the palate unfurls. While there is loads of expression the ample structure marks this wine as one that will age beautifully. The 21 vintage may take a bit longer to unwind. Flavours of red fruits and intense blood orange, clove, and black tea are given over to minty elegance and a mineral core of the wine. The finish is brightened by evergreen tips."
James Suckling
Score
100
Date
2023-12-13
"#1 Top 100 Wines of USA 2023: Dark strawberry with stone and redwood, with granite undertones. Oyster shell. Some sea breeze as well. Full to medium body with incredible energy and character to this. So vinous and intense. Superb depth and layers. Swan and pommard clones. Amazing wine. Try after 2028 but already a legend in the bottle."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
98+
Date
2024-06-28
"The effusive 2021 Pinot Noir Raschen Ridge is a contender for Grand-Cru quality at the Hirsch Estate, with an outstanding nose of tea tree oils, preserved Amarena cherries, and crushed flowers, It pours a dark ruby hue and is medium to full-bodied on the palate, expanding with even-keeled energy and offering a stony texture, ripe tannins, noble structure, and a mouthwatering saline finish. Lovers of Hirsch are going to want to snatch up this phenomenal wine and cellar it. Drink 2026-2046."
Vinous
Score
100
Date
2024-01-16
"The 2021 Pinot Noir Raschen Ridge is a stunning wine. Dark, intensely layered and super-expressive, the 2021 dazzles with its intense, explosive personality. Vibrant mineral notes drive through this vibrant Pinot Noir. The mix of clay and rocks, along with exposed, windy parcels yield a wine of towering, statuesque Pinot. All the elements are so well balanced. The balance of fruit, acid and tannin is remarkable. What a wine!"
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-02-22
"The 2021 Pinot Noir Raschen Ridge is scented of red cherry and redcurrant with a kaleidoscope of aniseed, botanical, lilac, earth and chaparral nuances. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant and finely chalky with a concentrated core of fruit and a long, expressive finish. It will benefit from 3-5 more years in bottle."