2008 Hartford Zinfandel Jolene's Vineyard, Russian River Valley
Tasting Notes
This old-vine Zinfandel provides alluring aromas and flavors of ripe black
cherries, blackberry and vanilla. Jolene’s texture is rich and mouth-filling
with supple tannins and a long and lingering finish.
Vineyard Character
Jolene’s Vineyard, located along Olivet Road in the Russian River Valley,
takes its name from a merging of the first names of its owners– Joanne and
Arlene. The vineyard is surrounded by several other old-vine Zinfandel
Vineyards. The character of the Jolene’s old- vine Vineyard is unique from
most other old vine Zinfandel vineyards in the Russian River area in that it
is planted entirely to Zinfandel. Jolene’s Vineyard character is reflected in
its classic berry, cherry and brandy notes for which Old Vine Zinfandel is
renowned. Most old-vine Zinfandel vineyards in the area are ‘field’ or ‘spice’
blends that also include very small plantings of Petite Sirah, Alicante
Bouchet and Carignan.
Wine Details
Oak: 100% French oak, 69% new
Time in oak: 10 months
Alcohol: 15.9%
TA: 5.9 g/L
pH: 3.80
Cases: 275 Wine Information Sheet PDF
Tasting Notes