"Two plates created the California coastal mountains and the Central Valley, a former inland sea. The fault line is a mere kilometre from Hirsch Vineyards. San Andreas is the only wine Hirsch made for the first few years; this has fruit from 30 of the 60 parcels; it's the flagship and the largest production of Hirsch bottling—loads of savoury spice aromas with wild herbs, white pepper, mint and green strawberries. The palate shows tension and tautness. Bright red berries and citrus peel meld with dark red plums, smoky cinnamon and a touch of an evergreen bough, brightening the fruity complexity." -Decanter

"The 2021 Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault is the flagship wine for the estate and the first wine they ever produced. A blend from 35 parcels across the estate, it’s designed to capture the vintage character overall. On opening, the rich ruby-colored 2021 has a gorgeous floral bouquet with a beautifully perfumed nose of raspberry liqueur, roses, and fresh mossy earth. Medium-bodied, it’s silky through the palate, with elegant structure, and is already showing beautifully. Weightless, but with lovely density of fruit, it’s long on the palate and certainly captures the greatness of this vintage. Drink 2024-2036." -Jeb Dunnuck

Jasmine Hirsch, pictured above, is GM and Winemaker

“The winery is located in the middle of the ranch. It serves as an ‘eye,’ keeping our focus on the site, the vineyards, the plants, and the persons who live and work here.” -David Hirsch, founder and owner