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2021 Hartford Court Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Lifted ripe black cherry, anise and dark plum scents fill the nostrils trailed by some vanillin cedar, earth and spice notes. Rich dark plum, black raspberry and anise flavours glide across the palate carrying with them a ripe weighty feel. Earth, vanillin cedar and spice characters linger through the back half. Excellent power with a polished yet underlyingly sturdy tannin structure. Concludes long with an opulent generosity to it.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews……
The Laguna Ridge soils have higher iron content, producing wines of great minerality. This Pinot flashes beautiful blue fruit aromatics with hints of cola and crushed slate. The palate is showy, with turned earth-based umami, fresh red berries and a spiced cassia bark undertone. Fresh, bright mint carries a finish of true elegance. Drink 2023-2032.
93 Points
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A youthful and saturated ruby hue, the 2021 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is ripe and spicy, with aromas of fresh pine, cherry liqueur, and fresh wildflowers. Medium to full-bodied, with ample richness on the palate, it reveals notes of ripe berries, turned forest floor, and toasted baking spice, and it has a classic feel, with good structure and a long finish. Drink it over the next few years. 15,000 cases were produced.
92 Points
Audrey Frick – JebDunnick.com