Hartford Court, Arrendell Vineyard Pinot Noir other_regions_italy lychee nut and dried tangerine

lychee nut and dried tangerine peel-infused aromas to shine

this debut vintage (700 cases from a 4-acre vineyard planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) offers elegance and finesse in addition to loads of fruit

Here too there is just enough wood to notice on the much spicier and sauvageinflected nose of red currant

Broad and welcoming on the nose – with the Pinot Gris most obvious

Hartford Court, Arrendell Vineyard Pinot Noir other_regions_italy lychee nut and dried tangerineI 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