| Varietal: | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Clones: | Block 4B: Mount Eden; Block 5E: Pommard; Block 6: Swan |
| Rootstock: | Block 4B: AXR; Block 5E: AXR; Block 6: 3309 |
| Number of acres: | Block 4B: 3.5; Block 5E: 1.94; Block 6: 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Positioning: | North to South |
| Topopgraphy: | 15%-20% slope |
| Elevation: | 1350-1400 feet |
| Soil type : | Hugo-Laughlin, Josephine & Suther |
| Trellising: | cane |
| Irrigated: | yes |
| Cover crop : | Rye, Barley and Clover |
Hirsch Vineyard
Owner: David Hirsch
David Hirsch is a man of few words. He would much rather be out in the vineyard than talking about it. David has been growing Pinot Noir for Williams Selyem since 1994.
Vineyard History
Hirsch began planting his vineyard in 1980. Originally he planted some riesling. Then a mentor told him, "If you plant pinot noir here, you'll be famous," and helped him get cuttings of the best clones from Oregon. Most of his soils are uplifted seabed, gravelly loam with varying degrees of clay.
Grower Bio
David Hirsch and his wife Marie have two children.
Philosophy
“…I'm basically growing Pinot while I wait for the trees to grow. It's something I'm doing for the next generation, and the generation after that. I won't even live to see it. But at least we have some good wine to drink in the meantime."