2023 Hirsch ‘Maritime’ Estate Pinot Noir Winter Release 2025

Our Maritime Estate Pinot Noir is unique amongst our wines for its pronounced savory aromatics, evoking the redwoods and wild fennel that closely surround this site. Dusty tannins and gentle red fruit are hallmarks of the Maritime Estate Pinot Noir.

Just one ridge lies between the Maritime Fields and the ocean, and a gap in the ridgeline allows the fog and wind to roll in unimpeded. It’s a profoundly ocean-impacted vineyard, with low yields and late ripening. On a clear day, the white caps of the Pacific Ocean are visible. While this is an extreme site, it’s also spectacularly beautiful.

David Hirsch planted the Maritime Fields in 1990. Just five years later, they tragically succumbed to the vine disease phylloxera. Undaunted, he replanted them. Nearly 30 years after they were first planted, we finally produced our first vintage of Maritime, in 2018. In addition to being known for its unique terroir, this wine is a celebration of David’s determination and optimism.

Tasting Notes

The 2023 vintage produced a pure and focused expression of the Maritime Fields. Dark-fruited, intense and fresh, the palate is long, with an elegant density that persists throughout. The 2023 Maritime has a notably savory character, with notes of wild fennel and forest floor. The tannins are fine-grained and remarkably silky for our mountain site.

Service Notes

This wine will benefit from 1-2 years in the cellar, but it can be enjoyed now with a couple hours of air.