2024 Hirsch ‘Block 8’ Estate Pinot Noir Winter Release 2026

The Hirsch Block 8 Estate Pinot Noir is made entirely from a single block, a section of our vineyard that David Hirsch always considered his grand cru parcel. This extraordinary vineyard produces distinctive wines with supple, elegant tannins, expressive fruit, balanced acidity and complex aromatics. In this wine you will find a pure and focused expression of one of the most unique sections of the Hirsch Vineyard.

Block 8 is the only location at Hirsch where we have the Boomer-Mendocino soil formation. Characterized by a reddish tint from high amounts of iron oxide, the rock and gravel content in the soil averages 40-70% throughout. This results in superb drainage, allowing the roots to run deep and pervasive. The vineyard is divided into seven sub-parcels, based on rock content, all planted in 1993. The cuttings came from our oldest vines (The Old Vineyard) and are a field blend of the heritage pinot noir clones of Pommard and Wädenswil.

Tasting Notes

The 2024 Block 8 showcases the combination of sweet, pure fruit and minerality that define this wine. Shy upon opening, with air it reveals red cherries, strawberries, river stones and graphite. The palate is long, silky and incredibly persistent. 2024 has gifted us with a peak expression of this remarkable vineyard.

Service Notes

The 2024 Block 8 is expressive and compelling in its youth. It can be enjoyed now, or laid down in the cellar to gain complexity and nuance with age. We recommend giving it 1-2 hours of air before drinking.