- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- 43% Hirsch Vineyards (Fort Ross-Seaview AVA)
- 22% Hellenthal Vineyard (which is contiguous with Block 9 at Hirsch)
- 35% Charles Heintz Vineyard (Sonoma Coast)
- 93% of the vines are between 20-30-years old
- Bohan-Dillon is inspired by the great village wines of Burgundy
- Hand-harvested
- Fermented in small open top tanks and then aged in French oak, 32% new
- 13.2% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
West Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-HIR-20-23 | 12/750ml |
Tasting Notes
he nose is a gorgeous bouquet of raspberries, cherries, and plums, with subtle hints of graphite and cassis. On the palate the wine is juicy and drinkable, with gentle tannins. With air, notes of rhubarb, sumac and forest floor emerge.
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2025-04-11
"This is so crunchy and refined, with beautiful fresh strawberry, orange peel, citrus, flint and slate aromas. Medium-bodied, crisp and clean, with just a hint of tannin at the end. A blend of three vineyards: Hirsh 43%, Hellenthal 22% and Heitz 35%. What a gorgeous pinot. Drink now."
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2025-04-02
"The Bohan Dillon Pinot Noir is Hirsch's gateway to their lineup. As the 'entry-level' wine in the portfolio, this bottling outshines many everyday Pinots. It blends two coastal sites—Hirsch and Hellenthal—and an inland vineyard, Heintz. As a result, you get a wine that expresses both regions' characteristics. The 2023 vintage shows a light ruby colour in the glass that matches the wine aromatics, leading into elegantly effortless notes of juicy red berries, soft, sweet florals, and a whisper of coastal herbs—nothing overpowers. On the palate, a touch of minerality meets tart cranberries and fresh raspberries, all lifted by well-integrated, mouthwatering acidity. Made to be drunk young, this easy medium-bodied Pinot is a go-to for a roasted chicken dinner or a pizza night."
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2025-01-16
"The 2023 Pinot Noir The Bohan-Dillon is a very pretty, understated offering from Hirsch. Silky tannins wrap around a core of bright red-toned fruit, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and dried herbs. This mid-weight Pinot is all charm. Those qualities are best enjoyed over the next handful of years."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2022-07-01
2019
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2021-09-01
2019
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-08-03
2019
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2022-06-01
2019
Wine and Spirits
Score
92
Date
2022-04-27