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Description
The 2022 Hartford Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel is a stunningly powerful and unique wine, made from some of California's oldest Zinfandel vines.
Founded by Don and Jennifer Hartford in 1994, Hartford Family Winery is situated in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, known for its challenging vineyard sites. Sourced from the century-old Hartford Vineyard on Wood Road, this Zinfandel benefits from low-yielding vines and well-drained sandy loam soils. The vineyard's organic and biodynamic practices enhance the wine's complexity.
These 100-year-old vines produce only a few clusters of intensely flavored grapes, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth and personality. Fermented with native yeast and aged for 10 months in 100% French oak (42% new), the 2022 vintage offers aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, and allspice. The palate reveals black cherry flavors balanced by fennel and dried herbs, finishing with a spicy cinnamon note. Well-integrated tannins provide structure and length.
A powerhouse Zin from this remarkable producer, and a must-try for collectors of California's finest reds.
96 points
"Don and Jennifer Hartford tend this head-trained vineyard in the backyard of their home. Planted over 100 years ago, the Hartford Vineyard’s vines are the lowest yielding of all of their Old Vine Zinfandel vineyards."
- Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine independant)
| Price Bracket | $101 and Above |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Zinfandel |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Sonoma County |
| Feature |
High Score |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Independent |
| Critic Score |
96 |
| Alcohol | 15% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Closure | Cork |
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