Hartford / Hartford Court
Warrior Princess Block Zena Crown Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir
Oregon, USA
Ruby with aromas of sweet berry fruits with spice, oak and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry with floral, oak and herb notes. Soft fine tannins, good balance on long finish ending with notes of herb, earth, fruit and spice. Nice.
Ruby with aromas of sweet berry fruits with spice, oak and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry with floral, oak and herb notes. Soft fine tannins, good balance on long finish ending with notes of herb, earth, fruit and spice. Nice.
Sep 6th, 2022
Mi favorito de los vinos de la familia Hartford. Exquisito y sexy!
Mi favorito de los vinos de la familia Hartford. Exquisito y sexy!
Dec 4th, 2017If you love Pinot Noir, you'll love this one!
If you love Pinot Noir, you'll love this one!
Nov 20th, 20162018 open December 2021. This is a solid (a very solid, indeed!) Willamette Pinot. Nothing like this comes out of Burgundy, and the French are poorer for it. Raspberries and nettles on the nose, with bright red fruit on the front of the palate. The fruit immediately surrenders to a dense tannic structure. Slightly sour/mineral finish. It leaves a puckery aftertaste that I find a little off putting.
However, when it comes to tannins, this wine punches way above its weight. This is a tipple you can serve to your Cab bigot friends — but don’t show them the bottle! Tell them that it’s an interesting Red Mountain Cab that you found in Washington State. See how long you can fool them. On the other hand, if you’re a Pinot aficionado, this wine may just be a little too heavy for your tastes. Personally, I like my Pinots to be a little more delicate. I’m giving this a 9.0, because it’s a very good wine, But it’s a little rough around the edges. I suspect it will age quite well, though.
2018 open December 2021. This is a solid (a very solid, indeed!) Willamette Pinot. Nothing like this comes out of Burgundy, and the French are poorer for it. Raspberries and nettles on the nose, with bright red fruit on the front of the palate. The fruit immediately surrenders to a dense tannic structure. Slightly sour/mineral finish. It leaves a puckery aftertaste that I find a little off putting.
However, when it comes to tannins, this wine punches way above its weight. This is a tipple you can serve to your Cab bigot friends — but don’t show them the bottle! Tell them that it’s an interesting Red Mountain Cab that you found in Washington State. See how long you can fool them. On the other hand, if you’re a Pinot aficionado, this wine may just be a little too heavy for your tastes. Personally, I like my Pinots to be a little more delicate. I’m giving this a 9.0, because it’s a very good wine, But it’s a little rough around the edges. I suspect it will age quite well, though.
What a treat. I have been fortunate to enjoy a lot of the Hartford Court portfolio but this was one to remember. So well balanced with ripe red fruit and ample acid with a hint of tannin.
What a treat. I have been fortunate to enjoy a lot of the Hartford Court portfolio but this was one to remember. So well balanced with ripe red fruit and ample acid with a hint of tannin.
Aug 23rd, 2021
Wonderful Oregon Pinot from a favorite winery.
Wonderful Oregon Pinot from a favorite winery.
Apr 20th, 2021
Smooth, rich Oregon Pinot Noir, named after Xena, TV show, notes of dark fruit and medium tannin, at Urban Grape in South Boston, MA
Smooth, rich Oregon Pinot Noir, named after Xena, TV show, notes of dark fruit and medium tannin, at Urban Grape in South Boston, MA
Aug 9th, 2019
Beautiful, elegant, dark fruits and spice. Should drink well for a long time...if you can resist opening! Delish!
Beautiful, elegant, dark fruits and spice. Should drink well for a long time...if you can resist opening! Delish!
Mar 3rd, 2018
Dark fruit, blackberries and velvety smooth.
Dark fruit, blackberries and velvety smooth.
May 7th, 2017