2017 Hartford Russian River Valley Zinfandel Port

"Our 2017 Zinfandel Port exhibits a complex nose of cherry cordial, back fruits interlaced with candied orange zest and anise.  Ripe blackberry, black cherry, and mocha flavors are framed by nutmeg and ends with a rich, sweet finish.  To preserve the depth of character and intensity of flavors, the wine was neither fined nor filtered." - Jeff Stewart and Tiaan Lordan, Winemakers

 

 

Russian River Valley Zinfandel Port
$40
QTY

Tasting Notes

Our 2017 Zinfandel Port exhibits a complex nose of cherry cordial, back fruits interlaced with candied orange zest and anise.  Ripe blackberry, black cherry, and mocha flavors are framed by nutmeg and ends with a rich, sweet finish.  To preserve the depth of character and intensity of flavors, the wine was neither fined nor filtered.

Historic Acclaim

2014: 90 Points, Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, August 2021

Vineyard & Vintage Character

Hartford 2017 Russian River Valley Port is crafted from old-vine, low-yielding, dry farmed Russian River Valley Zinfandel vineyards. Zinfandel grown in the Russian River Valley is distinctive due to a cool maritime influence. Cool, fog-laden nights and warm days result in wines that have bright, natural acidity and vibrant fruit aromas. These 100-year-old vineyards, planted on low-fertility soils are ideal to produce Zinfandel based dessert-style wines of exceptional density and purity.

Wine Details

Oak: 100% French oak; 100% Old     

Time in oak: 21 months

Alcohol: 18.2 %

TA: 7.3 g / L       

pH: 3.65

Cases produced: 70

No fining or filtration

bottle size: 375 ml