Hartford Court
Fog Dance Vineyard Pinot Noir
Green Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Thursday night before the 4th of July weekend. This is kind of a prep before the fireworks. This bottle was a wine not on my radar. It was an end of bin sale item and thought I would try it out.
The 2012 Hartford Court Fog Dance Vineyard RRV Pinot Noir. What a beautiful California Pinot from the RRV. I am not normally a big fruit forward in your face Pinot, but this one is really an eye opener.
At first opening the aromas came wafting over me like a fruit orchard on a hot summer day. Notes of black cherry, raspberry, cranberry, clove vanilla and charcoal meld together to make a wonderful harmonious blanket.
Upon first sip and rolling across my tongue is a medium to full bodied wine. Acidity on the higher end that stings the tongue, with a silky medium tannins that round out the long finish that lingers that seems never ending.
Lush fruit jumps across the tongue exciting the palate confirming the nose. Fruit forward black cherry, cranberry, blackberry, with caramel, clove and cola highlighting the fruit.
Definitely has surprised me and a very enjoyable Pinot from the RRV.
Let's all have a very wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend.
Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷
Thursday night before the 4th of July weekend. This is kind of a prep before the fireworks. This bottle was a wine not on my radar. It was an end of bin sale item and thought I would try it out.
The 2012 Hartford Court Fog Dance Vineyard RRV Pinot Noir. What a beautiful California Pinot from the RRV. I am not normally a big fruit forward in your face Pinot, but this one is really an eye opener.
At first opening the aromas came wafting over me like a fruit orchard on a hot summer day. Notes of black cherry, raspberry, cranberry, clove vanilla and charcoal meld together to make a wonderful harmonious blanket.
Upon first sip and rolling across my tongue is a medium to full bodied wine. Acidity on the higher end that stings the tongue, with a silky medium tannins that round out the long finish that lingers that seems never ending.
Lush fruit jumps across the tongue exciting the palate confirming the nose. Fruit forward black cherry, cranberry, blackberry, with caramel, clove and cola highlighting the fruit.
Definitely has surprised me and a very enjoyable Pinot from the RRV.
Let's all have a very wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend.
Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷
WOW a new Hartford Court Pinot Fog Dance 2012! Named after the Fog that rolls through their vineyard . Big black cherry fruit with a touch of of cherries. Has great structure, body and grip. It was amazing upon opening! Big Winner here. Big But! Only 315 cases were produced. Note it is also unfined and unfiltered. Me I rate this a95+! CB also a Big Thanks to Teresa who generously gave me this Great Pinot. Thank You and Happy Holidays !!!
WOW a new Hartford Court Pinot Fog Dance 2012! Named after the Fog that rolls through their vineyard . Big black cherry fruit with a touch of of cherries. Has great structure, body and grip. It was amazing upon opening! Big Winner here. Big But! Only 315 cases were produced. Note it is also unfined and unfiltered. Me I rate this a95+! CB also a Big Thanks to Teresa who generously gave me this Great Pinot. Thank You and Happy Holidays !!!
Dec 21st, 2015
As full bodied as a cab, smoky plum, fairly dry. Took almost an hour to open after decanting. Great way to start the evening!
As full bodied as a cab, smoky plum, fairly dry. Took almost an hour to open after decanting. Great way to start the evening!
Aug 8th, 2015Just a sip of this stunner! So intense though. A must buy!
Just a sip of this stunner! So intense though. A must buy!
Jun 26th, 2015
Strawberry, plum, tobacco, black tea, rubber, and clove. Beautiful balance and depth.
Strawberry, plum, tobacco, black tea, rubber, and clove. Beautiful balance and depth.
Jun 14th, 2015