Hirsch Vineyards

Block 8 Pinot Noir

9.4128 ratings
9.450 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Matt Duncan

Took a while to open up. Nice fruit came out after an austere opening. A little green, but I wonder if it might settle to freshness with a few more years.

Took a while to open up. Nice fruit came out after an austere opening. A little green, but I wonder if it might settle to freshness with a few more years.

Jul 21st, 2021
Brian S

Stated to open up nicely after 30 minutes, should have decanted. I think the wine is at its peak and should be drunk now, starting to get a bit of leather and prune elements. Nice cherry, raspberry aromas.

Stated to open up nicely after 30 minutes, should have decanted. I think the wine is at its peak and should be drunk now, starting to get a bit of leather and prune elements. Nice cherry, raspberry aromas.

Mar 22nd, 2021
James Forsyth

The 2017 Block 8 has a Kirsch like quality. Pronounced fruit that is pretty but also pretty single noted. Certainly a tasty wine but not exactly one to linger in thought. It is what it is.

The 2017 Block 8 has a Kirsch like quality. Pronounced fruit that is pretty but also pretty single noted. Certainly a tasty wine but not exactly one to linger in thought. It is what it is.

Jul 15th, 2020
Matthew Marcino

Blows away any Pinot I’ve had. Absolutely ridiculous

Blows away any Pinot I’ve had. Absolutely ridiculous

Jun 14th, 2018
Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.5

This city.
#nyc #nevergetsold #block8
#thenomadhotelnyc

This city.
#nyc #nevergetsold #block8
#thenomadhotelnyc

Jun 8th, 2018
WineMascot

Still super tight, dark fruit and hint of black tea

Still super tight, dark fruit and hint of black tea

Feb 24th, 2018
Shay A
9.5

Another 4th Friday for the books! What a variety this month!

What a pull from
@Weston Eidson ! I’ve only had one other Hirsch Pinot and both have been outstanding. Touch of mint on the nose. Cherry, raspberry and rhubarb all flexing muscles. Racy acidity and killer texture.

@Jasmine Hirsch @John Howard : 👏🏼👌🏼

Another 4th Friday for the books! What a variety this month!

What a pull from
@Weston Eidson ! I’ve only had one other Hirsch Pinot and both have been outstanding. Touch of mint on the nose. Cherry, raspberry and rhubarb all flexing muscles. Racy acidity and killer texture.

@Jasmine Hirsch @John Howard : 👏🏼👌🏼

Jan 27th, 2018
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.5

Absolutely beautiful.

Absolutely beautiful.

Dec 19th, 2017
Bill Bender

This a prodigious young PN that blossomed after a couple hours in the decanter. Still very primary. Cherry and cedar dominant with significant depth. If you can resist hold for a couple years.

This a prodigious young PN that blossomed after a couple hours in the decanter. Still very primary. Cherry and cedar dominant with significant depth. If you can resist hold for a couple years.

Nov 24th, 2017
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.5

Magnum. Omg. My first vintage at Hirsch. Celebrating finishing 2017.

Magnum. Omg. My first vintage at Hirsch. Celebrating finishing 2017.

Oct 16th, 2017