Hartford
Old Vine Russian River Valley Zinfandel
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Man what a week last week - 2nd covid shot wiped me out for a few days so not going to post much on this weeks wines and trust me all over the map this week - this Zin was singing with an amazing BLT yummy
Man what a week last week - 2nd covid shot wiped me out for a few days so not going to post much on this weeks wines and trust me all over the map this week - this Zin was singing with an amazing BLT yummy
Apr 5th, 2021Hartford Old Vines Zin from Russian River Valley. Diabolical Cali zin with a strong aroma of crushed Pomegranates. Deep, concentrated and full throttle. Chewy and jammy core with all the silliness of a 1000 ballerinas dancing gently on my tongue. On point and outrageous. A fantastic wine with which to relax.
Hartford Old Vines Zin from Russian River Valley. Diabolical Cali zin with a strong aroma of crushed Pomegranates. Deep, concentrated and full throttle. Chewy and jammy core with all the silliness of a 1000 ballerinas dancing gently on my tongue. On point and outrageous. A fantastic wine with which to relax.
3 people found it helpfulOct 17th, 2015
This was already on my short list to pick up considering Parker's notes (94 points), but now that it's Spectator's #10 of 2016 I finally pulled the trigger.
Boom goes the Zin. The depth of field consists of explosive black raspberry followed by massive black cherry. A plethora of tertiary components, including white pepper, black licorice, leather, tobacco, and spice provide evidence of the century old vines. Goes strength to strength with the ridiculously silky mouthfeel. Not to mention, the alcohol is felt in the legs, not the mouth. It's 15.7% abv and it's only after I felt it did I check it.
This was already on my short list to pick up considering Parker's notes (94 points), but now that it's Spectator's #10 of 2016 I finally pulled the trigger.
Boom goes the Zin. The depth of field consists of explosive black raspberry followed by massive black cherry. A plethora of tertiary components, including white pepper, black licorice, leather, tobacco, and spice provide evidence of the century old vines. Goes strength to strength with the ridiculously silky mouthfeel. Not to mention, the alcohol is felt in the legs, not the mouth. It's 15.7% abv and it's only after I felt it did I check it.
Powerful full bodied, bigger than expected for a zin.
Powerful full bodied, bigger than expected for a zin.
1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2017Toasted marshmallow, depth, so good
Toasted marshmallow, depth, so good
1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2017
I am not much for ratings or lists, but think this wine deserves the accolades and the Hartford family is just all-heart, i recommend a visit. Lots of juicy ripe black, blue and red berries along with some underripe fruit as well. Plenty of nose. On the palate, reflects the nose with the ripe fruit dominating. A nice firm structure with balancing acidity. Drink up!
I am not much for ratings or lists, but think this wine deserves the accolades and the Hartford family is just all-heart, i recommend a visit. Lots of juicy ripe black, blue and red berries along with some underripe fruit as well. Plenty of nose. On the palate, reflects the nose with the ripe fruit dominating. A nice firm structure with balancing acidity. Drink up!
1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2016White pepper spicy slight bitter finish
White pepper spicy slight bitter finish
1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2015
Anazing depth. A great Zin.
Anazing depth. A great Zin.
1 person found it helpfulOct 18th, 2015Good zin good price. Not drinking with Joe and bailey just tagged them so they see
Good zin good price. Not drinking with Joe and bailey just tagged them so they see
1 person found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2015
Lots of fruit. Really balanced Zin. Loved it
Lots of fruit. Really balanced Zin. Loved it
1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2014