David Hirsch, proprietor of Hirsch Vineyards, winemaker, autodidact, practical geologist, practicing Buddhist and thinking man’s farmer, died Tuesday of respiratory failure in Santa Rosa, Calif., according to his family. According to his daughter Jasmine Hirsch, he bought the property not to plant grapes, but to “hear himself think.” Over the course of nearly 50 years, David Hirsch took its measure. Jasmine Hirsch now makes the property’s wines, eight estate bottlings from five designated sections known for their subtlety, clarity and distinctiveness. David Hirsch is survived by his wife, Marie; his children Jessica, Jasmine and Joseph; and his siblings Adam, Betty, Susan and Daniel.