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2006 Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Tasting Notes
This old-vine Zinfandel provides captivating aromas of raspberry, boysenberry, blackberry and white pepper and anise,
complemented by flavors reminiscent of black raspberries, bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon. Stunningly rich and
concentrated, our 2006 Russian River Valley Zinfandel has incredible definition of fruit and sweet luscious tannins.
Acclaim
91 Points - "Made from an average of 85-year-old vines; elegant and wonderfully juicy, with velvety texture, ripe plum and luscious black raspberry." - Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel, July 2008
Historic Acclaim
2005 Vintage: 92 pointsThe 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. These old vineyards (average vineyard age is about 75+ years) offer an impressive
articulation of this idiosyncratic varietal. Zinfandel grown in the Russian River Valley is distinctive due to a cool
maritime influence. Bright, natural acidity and vibrant fruit aromas and flavors are a result of typically cool fog-laden
nights and warm days. These dry-farmed vineyards, planted on low-fertility soils consistently produce wines of
exceptional density and legendary extraction. The 2006 Hartford Russian River Valley Zinfandel is a wine with beautiful
depth of flavor and intensity. 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
About Hartford Vineyard
Oak: 100% French oak, 34% new
Time in oak: 10 months
Alcohol: 15.5%
TA: 5.9 g/L
pH: 3.66
Yeasts: Native and cultured
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