Deep ruby color, bright red fruit on the nose. On the palate, lush, round dark red and black fruit - cherry, plum, blackberry - with some spice, licorice, and hint of pepper on the finish. There is some residual sweetness that is nicely balanced by medium plus acidity and fine tannins. Compared to blockbuster zins from Lodi or Paso Robles, the Hartford zin is more refined and stylish, reflecting the cooler climate of the Russian River. Nicely done.
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Opens a bit tight, with a herbal, rustic nose. After about 15 minutes in the glass it begins to blossom with plum, cherry, cassis, leather, cedar - balanced by grippy tannins and bright acidity. It improved over the course of a 90-minute meal, revealing a distinctive Bolgheri flavor profile of dark fruit, earth, tobacco, and licorice. Great with hearty pasta and grilled meats.
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Medium plus ruby color. Raspberry and cola on the nose. Complex layers of raspberry, wild strawberry, plum, vanilla, and a bit of earthiness. Fruit is nicely balanced by medium tannins and acidity. Still young, this Pinot should be even better in a couple of years.
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2019 Hartford / Hartford Court Old Vine Zinfandel Hartford Vineyard
6/14/2023 - gjetson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Deep ruby color, bright red fruit on the nose. On the palate, lush, round dark red and black fruit - cherry, plum, blackberry - with some spice, licorice, and hint of pepper on the finish. There is some residual sweetness that is nicely balanced by medium plus acidity and fine tannins. Compared to blockbuster zins from Lodi or Paso Robles, the Hartford zin is more refined and stylish, reflecting the cooler climate of the Russian River. Nicely done.
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2019 Tenuta Argentiera Bolgheri Villa Donoratico
5/25/2023 - gjetson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opens a bit tight, with a herbal, rustic nose. After about 15 minutes in the glass it begins to blossom with plum, cherry, cassis, leather, cedar - balanced by grippy tannins and bright acidity. It improved over the course of a 90-minute meal, revealing a distinctive Bolgheri flavor profile of dark fruit, earth, tobacco, and licorice. Great with hearty pasta and grilled meats.
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2021 Flowers Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
5/21/2023 - gjetson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Medium plus ruby color. Raspberry and cola on the nose. Complex layers of raspberry, wild strawberry, plum, vanilla, and a bit of earthiness. Fruit is nicely balanced by medium tannins and acidity. Still young, this Pinot should be even better in a couple of years.
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