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2008 Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
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Tasting Notes
Our old-vine Russian River Valley Zinfandel offers tremendous balance of fruit and elegant tannins. Fruit bowl
aromas of blueberry, loganberry, and black raspberry are complemented by flavors of boysenberry, blackberry, and
anise. Mocha and allspice flavors add to the complex and elegant mouth feel.
Historic Acclaim
2007 Vintage: 92 Points Wine Spectator
2006 Vintage: 91 Points The Tasting Panel
2005 Vintage: 92 points The Wine News
2004 Vintage: 93 pointsThe Wine Advocate
2003 Vintage: 93 points The Wine Advocate
2001 Vintage: 93 points The Wine Advocate
2000 Vintage: 90 points The Wine Advocate
1999 Vintage: 91 points The Wine Enthusiast
Vineyard Character
The Hartford Russian River Valley Zinfandel is a blend of old-vine, dry farmed and low yielding Zinfandel vineyards
from the Russian River Valley. The average vineyard age is about 85+ years. Zinfandel grown in the Russian River
Valley is distinctive due to the region’s cool maritime influence, which promotes bright, natural acidity and vibrant
fruit aromas and flavors. These dry-farmed vineyards, planted on low-fertility soils consistently produce wines of
exceptional density, and extraction. To preserve exotic spice and sweet berry flavors, we use the same gentle handling
techniques for making Zinfandel that we use with Pinot Noir.
Wine Details
Oak: 100% French oak, 40% new
Time in oak: 10 months
Alcohol: 16.4%
TA: 5.6 g/L
pH: 3.79
Wine Information Sheet PDF
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