2024 Hirsch ‘Maritime’ Estate Pinot Noir Winter Release 2026

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 2024 Maritime beautifully marries the savory character of this site with the pure, red fruit of the vintage. Sweet cherries and strawberries intermingle with wet stone, mint and sassafras, evoking the wild licorice that grows around this vineyard. The palate is elegant and juicy, with fine-grained tannins carrying the wine through to a long finish.

Service Notes

This wine 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.