2016 Hartford Court Zinfandel Old Vines Highwire Vineyard
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The 2016 Hartford Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. Wow—the nose is a knock-out beauty of black cherry cordial, blueberry compote, fruitcake and liquid licorice with hints of roses, lilacs, Indian spices and garrigue. Full-bodied and beautifully structured with firm, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, the palate is generously filled with fruit and spice layers, finishing long and perfumed. 292 cases produced.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard is drop dead gorgeous! Black raspberries, potpourri, toasty oak, and cedar characteristics all soar from the glass. While it seems masculine and a little backward on the nose, this beauty hits the palate with awesome purity and elegance, fine tannin, no hard edges, and a beautiful finish. It has acidity, it has tannin, it has balance, and everything else I was looking for. It’s one of the top Zinfandels in the vintage! Hartford Court opts to bottle their Zinfandel releases under the straight “Hartford” label. Their classic Highwire Vineyard Zinfandel is up there with some of the greatest examples of the variety, from anywhere!
Bright red cherry, blood orange, white pepper and lifted floral notes give the 2016 Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard its distinctive personality. Lifted and medium in body, the 2016 is all class. The Highwire is one of the most polished, sublime wines in this range. All the elements are impeccably balanced. This is a positively stellar showing from Hartford and winemaker Jeff Stewart.