2019 Hirsch Pinot Noir The Bohan-Dillon
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Medium ruby-purple, the 2019 The Bohan-Dilon Pinot Noir is the only cuvée from the Hirsch lineup that contains just a touch (3%) of non-estate fruit, which feels like a fair exchange for such a reasonable price tag at this quality level! It is deeply scented with dried cranberries and red cherries, orange peel, Angostura bitters and dusty earth. Light-bodied and delicate, the palate offers powdery tannins and seamless acidity with an intense core of citrus-laced fruits, and it has a long, nuanced finish.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Marked acidity after all the Napa Valley wines I have been tasting! Extremely fresh and tight with the texture to unfurl and develop further. (JR)
In 2019, the Bohan-Dillon was the highest volume of the Hirsch wines made. It is a blend of Hirsch and its neighbour Hellenthal vineyards, and as such is the only wine from the Hirsch portfolio that is not entirely estate fruit and is not biodynamically farmed. 5% whole cluster. 10 months' ageing with 34% new oak. Aromatics of sour cherry and a light accent of green tea. Nicely mouth-watering and lengthy. The palate opens into more complexity, that sort of unrolls over the length of the palate. Nice sapidity and palate stimulation. It offers a constellation of primarily red fruits with savoury elements that bring interest. The wine feels simultaneously light and still with plenty of palate presence. Lots of length here. There is a nice focus on acidity and freshness, still with ample flavour and texture through the palate. I like how fine the extraction is without losing palate presence. There is a finesse and transparency that feels like it is elevated in the 2019 compared with previous vintages. I quite like this cuvée while admittedly it is not as serious as the estate wines. (ECB)
The 2019 Pinot Noir The Bohan-Dillon is a terrific introduction to this range. Rose petal, lavender, mint, dried flowers and crushed raspberry fruit all grace this attractive, mid-weight Pinot Noir. I especially admire the inner sweetness and perfume here. There’s terrific focus and tons of charm.