The 2023 Zinfandel Hartford Vineyard comes from old, head-trained vines in Proprietor Don Hartford’s backyard. You can really feel the power and gravitas of the site. The 2023 delivers the powerful concentration, mid-palate density and enticing complexity that only old vines can. Honest and authentic, the Hartford Zin just resonates. White pepper, dark berry, cracked black pepper and lavender linger so long. It's a fabulous wine in every way.
95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2026)
A dynamic yet refined Zin, with fragrant raspberry and blueberry flavors that are laced with rose petal, green peppercorn and briar patch as this builds richness and tension toward zesty tannins. Drink now through 2035. 228 cases made.
95 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Feb 2026)
The 2023 Zinfandel Hartford Vineyard is a youthful magenta color and is ripe and fruity on the nose with notes of mocha, baking spice, black raspberries, candied flowers, preserved berries, and dried earth. It’s juicy and fruity on the palate, with an approachable feel, a silky, fruity texture, and a medium to full-bodied frame, with more red fruit lifting the wine nicely. Drink 2025-2032.
94 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2025)
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