Hartford Court, Arrendell Vineyard Pinot Noir

Hartford Court, Arrendell Vineyard Pinot NoirI also loved the 2016 Pinot Noir Arrendell Vineyard. Located in the Russian River and planted in 1975 to a heritage Martini Clone, this cool site struggles to ripen, giving this 2016 an exotic, complex, vibrant style along with its ample red and black fruits, candied violets, potpourri, and sandalwood. Its one of the more vibrant, racier wines in the lineup, yet its acidity is nicely integrated, its flawlessly balanced, and it has a great, great

blackberry and cranberry profile

vanilla and exotic spice nuances

The 2003 harvest was the hottest on record in 50 years

This is also an excellent villages and one to strongly consider

Still a little grating on the finish for the moment

Potent cassis and blueberry aromas show excellent clarity and lift

It's only just beginning to open up

Pale to medium deep ruby-purple in color

and it should have a gradual evolution over the coming 20-25 years

it’s a very attractive wine for drinking over the next decade

An admirable villages

with fine tannins and a fruity finish