Hirsch wines with Robert

Hirsch Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2008 light yellow...all estate fruit, vanessa wong winemaker..some ml and mostly stainless steel... nice viscousity..

Hirsch Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006 garnet color, beautiful rose, and tobacco on the nose, sweet fruit with cocoa and acidity...

Hirsch Pinot Noir San Andreas Sonoma Coast 2007. named after the fault which runs through the area...maple seems to me the predominate flavor that comes out... silky finish...great acidity..

Chateau Rock de Candale Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2005 merlot based... tight nose, red berry fruits, very finessed.

Fleur de Fonplegade Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2005 dark purple with edges of rust... cedar, sweet fruit.. nice finish. in the store.

Portal Vintage 2000.. dark purple fruit in the nose, sweet nose, dark fruits, very thick on the tongue... and not overly cloying long lasting flavors...not in the dumb phase at all.

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