Hirsch Vineyards
About
David Hirsch planted vines on a cliff-edge ridge above the Pacific near Cazadero in 1980, long before the Sonoma Coast was considered a serious wine region. His daughter Jasmine now manages the 40-acre estate and has become one of California's leading voices on coastal terroir and sustainable viticulture. The wines are estate-only, made with zero herbicides or pesticides since 1992, hand-harvested from steep, wind-battered slopes. The Pinot Noir is among California's most recognisably site-specific: foggy, salty, with a tension and minerality that reads as distinctly Sonoma Coast rather than generically Californian.
Why It's a Hidden Gem
One of the original Sonoma Coast pioneers, planted before the appellation existed. The vines on these cliff-edge slopes have 40+ years of root depth — the resulting wines have a complexity and site identity that newer coastal estates will take decades to match.
Wines
Wine Styles
Standout Bottles
- Hirsch Estate San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir
- Home Ranch Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay Estate
Tags
Location
Near Cazadero, CA 95421, Sonoma Coast
Practical Info
Appointment
Hours
By appointment, Fri-Sun
Tasting
From $75+
Languages
English
Address
Near Cazadero, CA 95421, Sonoma Coast
Website
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