2015 Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard

The 2015 Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard has not changed much since I last tasted it from barrel. Tightly wound, inward and raw, the Hirsch gives the impression of struggle and stress, which is not entirely surprising given the tiny yields at this site in 2015. It will be interesting to see if the wine comes together in bottle more fully. Today, the tannins are aggressive and overpowering. Even so, there is enough fruit density and persistence to make me cautiously optimistic.