Hartford Court

Highwire Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel

9.37 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Isaac Pirolo

101 year old vines. Needed a couple hours before it really showed up. Framboise, cracked pepper and some subtle, but creamy oak.

101 year old vines. Needed a couple hours before it really showed up. Framboise, cracked pepper and some subtle, but creamy oak.

Dec 25th, 2015
Ed Matthews

I am not a big Zin fan, but this is admittedly a very good effort. A dark ink-stained ruby wine, this one has an intriguing nose of raspberry, cherry, and blueberry, a sort of tuttifrutti if you will, overlaid with rose petals and exotic spice. On the palate the same fruit comes through with a touch of herbs, sufficient acid, and nicely rounded tannins. No sign of being cooked. One of the top Zins I have tasted in the last couple years.

I am not a big Zin fan, but this is admittedly a very good effort. A dark ink-stained ruby wine, this one has an intriguing nose of raspberry, cherry, and blueberry, a sort of tuttifrutti if you will, overlaid with rose petals and exotic spice. On the palate the same fruit comes through with a touch of herbs, sufficient acid, and nicely rounded tannins. No sign of being cooked. One of the top Zins I have tasted in the last couple years.

Dec 8th, 2014
Darren Dittrich

Drink now. Plenty of spice and punch, but gaining that later raisin Zin flavor. Still delicious.

Drink now. Plenty of spice and punch, but gaining that later raisin Zin flavor. Still delicious.

Jul 22nd, 2017
Stephen Jacobs

Great balance. Smooth. A hint of pepper. Typically good Hartford Zin

Great balance. Smooth. A hint of pepper. Typically good Hartford Zin

Jan 12th, 2015
Eric Zerneke

Eric had this 9 years ago

Eric had this 9 years ago

Nov 27th, 2015
Scott Ladner

Scott had this 10 years ago

Scott had this 10 years ago

Mar 22nd, 2015
Peggy Hadley

Peggy had this 10 years ago

Peggy had this 10 years ago

Dec 21st, 2014