Deep red color. Plums and black cherries in the in the nose with notes of spice, floral, leather and some earthiness. Black cherries, spice and some minerality in the flavor. Very well balanced, full bodied with nice acidity, and a long finish. A great Thanksgiving Pinot with turkey.
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I disagree with the current CT window which shows it ending in 2020. This wonderful wine is just starting to hit its stride. It has plenty of tannins, acid and fruit to evolve for several more years, at least. I would estimate 2025.
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Like other Hartford Court wines, this has a lot fruit coupled with a flinty minerality not unlike some Cornas or Cote-Rotie. Deep red coloring, lots of fragrances similar to the palate. Great wine for the price.
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Possibly the best pinot noir from Hartford. Beautiful! Everything is there, herbs, red fruit, gentle spice and an underlying element of forest floor. All wonderfully balanced. Wish I had bought more.
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Amazing wine, and worth every one of RP's 95 points. Dusky magenta color. Super fragrant nose exuding pinot typicity: gobs of black cherries, and an undeniable white pepper note which continues on the palate. The bottle notes mention lavender, and yes, it's there. Bottle notes also mention sous bois, and RP finds forest floor: both biological flora find their way to my olfactory senses. Focused and soft at the same time. An absolute pleasure to drink, and hard not to guzzle; paired perfectly with broiled steelhead and Amanda's pea, scallion, and prosciutto salad. 96 points from me.
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Restrained and elegant. Cherry predominates on the nose. A hint of vanilla. We'll-balanced and food-friendly on the palate. Light; almost Oregonian. Long pleasant finish.
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11/23/2023 - buckeye76 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Deep red color. Plums and black cherries in the in the nose with notes of spice, floral, leather and some earthiness. Black cherries, spice and some minerality in the flavor. Very well balanced, full bodied with nice acidity, and a long finish. A great Thanksgiving Pinot with turkey.
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4/23/2022 - Minnesota wrote: 91 Points
Disappointingly one dimensional. Bright cherry fruit on the nose and tongue but lacks complexity.
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10/15/2019 - mac-eye Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very nice indeed!
I disagree with the current CT window which shows it ending in 2020. This wonderful wine is just starting to hit its stride. It has plenty of tannins, acid and fruit to evolve for several more years, at least. I would estimate 2025.
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12/31/2017 - mwtrotter3 Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is a breathtaking wine with a minuscule dollop of sweetness lying atop forest floor, berries, woodsiness, and violet fragrance. Stunning
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10/23/2017 - dbudde Likes this wine: 93 Points
Like other Hartford Court wines, this has a lot fruit coupled with a flinty minerality not unlike some Cornas or Cote-Rotie. Deep red coloring, lots of fragrances similar to the palate. Great wine for the price.
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5/11/2017 - Swan1 Likes this wine: 97 Points
Possibly the best pinot noir from Hartford. Beautiful! Everything is there, herbs, red fruit, gentle spice and an underlying element of forest floor. All wonderfully balanced. Wish I had bought more.
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4/18/2017 - RAD Likes this wine: 96 Points
Amazing wine, and worth every one of RP's 95 points. Dusky magenta color. Super fragrant nose exuding pinot typicity: gobs of black cherries, and an undeniable white pepper note which continues on the palate. The bottle notes mention lavender, and yes, it's there. Bottle notes also mention sous bois, and RP finds forest floor: both biological flora find their way to my olfactory senses. Focused and soft at the same time. An absolute pleasure to drink, and hard not to guzzle; paired perfectly with broiled steelhead and Amanda's pea, scallion, and prosciutto salad. 96 points from me.
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1/23/2017 - jkvedar Likes this wine: 93 Points
Restrained and elegant. Cherry predominates on the nose. A hint of vanilla. We'll-balanced and food-friendly on the palate. Light; almost Oregonian. Long pleasant finish.
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