2009 Hirsch Vineyards "San Andreas Fault" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Here the nose is slightly riper and a bit more complex as well than the 2010 version with its cool and very pure aromas of plum, violets and dark cherries. There is once again a wonderful sense of underlying tension to the exquisitely well-detailed middle weight flavors that possess a lush yet focused mouth feel, all wrapped in a moderately austere, persistent and solidly complex finish. Lovely and understated but make no mistake, this is built-to-age and in contrast to the Reserve, this is not likely to drink well young.