Hartford Family Winery

Old Vine Russian River Valley Zinfandel

9.131 ratings
9.07 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
David Shaw

Dense purple red. Blackberry and eucalyptus aromas. Blackberry flavor with length. Decant two hours and the wine will pop

Dense purple red. Blackberry and eucalyptus aromas. Blackberry flavor with length. Decant two hours and the wine will pop

Nov 22nd, 2018
Josh Spurling

Outstanding! Rich and spicy dark fruit balanced by zesty red fruit. Judicious oak and chocolate notes add a decadence to this wine that’s hitting the spot on this cold Asheville night. Wonderful overall harmony here.

Outstanding! Rich and spicy dark fruit balanced by zesty red fruit. Judicious oak and chocolate notes add a decadence to this wine that’s hitting the spot on this cold Asheville night. Wonderful overall harmony here.

1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2017
Christanna Honer

Floral berry aromas with an elegance, chocolate and sweet berries on the palate. A more subtle yet assertive zin, and surprisingly mild for the 15% on it.

Floral berry aromas with an elegance, chocolate and sweet berries on the palate. A more subtle yet assertive zin, and surprisingly mild for the 15% on it.

May 10th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

A very balanced style made from 100 year old vines

A very balanced style made from 100 year old vines

Jan 31st, 2014
Neal Ferry

Jammy as Jammy gets

Jammy as Jammy gets

Feb 12th, 2021
Andy

Good Zin

Good Zin

Mar 21st, 2018
Michael Schamis

Deep plum and bramble berry aromas with just a hint of chocolate and spice. Bright, juicy and spicy on the palate. Fruit forward black and blue fruit flavors lead to bright, crisp acidity and loads of peppery spice. The finish is filled with fruit and soft tannins.

Deep plum and bramble berry aromas with just a hint of chocolate and spice. Bright, juicy and spicy on the palate. Fruit forward black and blue fruit flavors lead to bright, crisp acidity and loads of peppery spice. The finish is filled with fruit and soft tannins.

Apr 8th, 2016
Dock Hooks

I like this Zin more than others here. It's old school Russian River stuff with less jam and big pepper from nose through finish unctuously lingering, lounging and tandem free-falling down ones throat. Drinking well with Ruthrrford Grill's tri-cut and enchiladas- wow!

I like this Zin more than others here. It's old school Russian River stuff with less jam and big pepper from nose through finish unctuously lingering, lounging and tandem free-falling down ones throat. Drinking well with Ruthrrford Grill's tri-cut and enchiladas- wow!

Jul 12th, 2015
Cynthia Brown

Found this zin at Willi's Wine Bar. Great body and balance without being over the top (as this varietal can be). Tasting room in Sonoma County - no appt needed.

Found this zin at Willi's Wine Bar. Great body and balance without being over the top (as this varietal can be). Tasting room in Sonoma County - no appt needed.

Nov 24th, 2014
Valerie Lear

Deep flavor, excellent w the pork chops!

Deep flavor, excellent w the pork chops!

Jul 31st, 2014