Hartford Russian River Pinot Noir 2019 (75cl, 14.5%)

Hartford Russian River Pinot Noir 2019 is a multi-vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, bottled at 14.5% ABV. Fruit comes from small vineyard sites across the Russian River Valley AVA, including Arrendell, Barbieri, Bellflower, Fog Dance, Hailey's Block, Jennifer's and MacLean's Block, plus select neighbouring parcels. The wine was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, with 27% new wood. The nose shows black cherry, blueberry, candied violets, orange blossom and allspice, with loam and incense beneath. The palate is dense and concentrated, with wild raspberries, dark berries, kirsch, balanced acidity and crushed-rock minerality. The finish is long, with silky tannins and suggestions of forest floor and garrigue.