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, 2021
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.
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, 2016Keep open for a while and it really opens up!
Keep open for a while and it really opens up!
Apr 1st, 2019
Very drinkable, fruit forward Old Vine! Hartford makes some fabulous wines.
Very drinkable, fruit forward Old Vine! Hartford makes some fabulous wines.
Mar 10th, 2019Deep dark garnet color and full bodied. Sour cherry and light oak notes leading to a spicy finish with lots of pepper and medium tannins. Delicious big bold Zin.
Deep dark garnet color and full bodied. Sour cherry and light oak notes leading to a spicy finish with lots of pepper and medium tannins. Delicious big bold Zin.
Sep 3rd, 2017
