Very closed nose. Balanced, but not particularly interesting. Linear and one-dimensional. Surprising coming from this producer. Never experienced a Sonoma PN that seemed to be in a sort of Burgundian "dumb" phase...
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From magnum, Day 1. Deep blackberry and black cherry without being thick or cloying. More earth and sweet/baking spice than herbal notes tonight. Excellent balance of ripeness, depth and grip. Like most RRV pinots, will never be truly subtle or nuanced but will continue to hold here for 2-3 years, enjoyable for longer if that's your thing. Saving 2nd half of magnum (without gas blanket) for tomorrow.
Day 2. Slightly softer with a hint of milk chocolate.
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P: Med, poss MF, body; LOADS of jammy, almost swtish frt with pucker/astringency mid palate, this slowly resolving to a LONG, very slightly spicy finish which is ALMOST swtish yet with a touch of astringency. Very nicely balanced, I'd cellar this until '19 min, then drink for the following 3-4 yrs min. Very well made, & I suspect a reasonable value @ this vendor's $47.95.
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11/12/2022 - Minnesota wrote: 82 Points
I'm convinced Hartford chardonnay and pinot is not built to age.
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11/22/2021 - Jmac56 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Modest musky hot nose. Nice cherry, full bodied, perfectly balanced, drinking like a young wine.
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5/13/2020 - DRK III wrote:
Very closed nose. Balanced, but not particularly interesting. Linear and one-dimensional. Surprising coming from this producer. Never experienced a Sonoma PN that seemed to be in a sort of Burgundian "dumb" phase...
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4/4/2020 - Michigan Mostberg Likes this wine: 92 Points
From magnum, Day 1. Deep blackberry and black cherry without being thick or cloying. More earth and sweet/baking spice than herbal notes tonight. Excellent balance of ripeness, depth and grip. Like most RRV pinots, will never be truly subtle or nuanced but will continue to hold here for 2-3 years, enjoyable for longer if that's your thing. Saving 2nd half of magnum (without gas blanket) for tomorrow.
Day 2. Slightly softer with a hint of milk chocolate.
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6/17/2018 - jkvedar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Cherry cola and earth/mushroom on the nose. Fruit-forward on the palate. Dark cherry and blackberry on the nose. Finish drops off.
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3/16/2018 - bzell Likes this wine: 94 Points
Another outstanding effort by Hartford great fruit long finish.
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1/31/2018 - rjfix Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very smooth
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1/28/2017 - srh Likes this wine:
Winebar [Various Reds] for 1/27/17 (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Muted; Some cherries/spice? Intensity lurking?
P: Med, poss MF, body; LOADS of jammy, almost swtish frt with pucker/astringency mid palate, this slowly resolving to a LONG, very slightly spicy finish which is ALMOST swtish yet with a touch of astringency. Very nicely balanced, I'd cellar this until '19 min, then drink for the following 3-4 yrs min. Very well made, & I suspect a reasonable value @ this vendor's $47.95.
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