The 2023 Zinfandel Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard comes from vines planted more than a century ago, and the wine matured for 10 months in 55% new French oak. It has slowly unfurling scents of wild berries, peach, graham cracker, mossy bark, earth and floral perfume. The full-bodied palate is bursting with concentrated, spicy flavors. It’s structured by firm, grainy tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long, complex finish. 240 cases were made. ~ 95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A deeper ruby/magenta color, there’s more Petite Sirah in the field blend for the 2023 Zinfandel Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard, which has darker, more intense notes of cigar box, blackberries, cherry preserve, dark spices, lavender, and mossy forest earth. The palate is full-bodied, with ripe tannins, even acidity, and a broader feel on the finish. It has a deeper tannin structure and a bit more richness of earth and grip on the finish, with a slightly more a rustic feel to its structure, but it’s well-balanced and can handle richer marbled steak and braised meat. ~ 94 Jeb Dunnuck
The nose of this spicy Zin leads with aromas of spiced raspberry compote, accented by purple flowers, cinnamon, and dry cocoa. The palate gives flavors of freshly crushed cherry, licorice, and cracked pepper in a framework of rich tannin. Best from 2028. ~ 93 Wine Enthusiast
Dark and brooding, but a thread of fresh acidity keeps this moving along, with blackberry, licorice and savory black pepper flavors that build toward broad-shouldered tannins. Best from 2026 through 2035. 245 cases made.~ 92 Wine Spectator
2023 Hartford Family Winery Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard Zinfandel Russian River Valley 6pk 6x750ml
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- Varietal:
- Zinfandel
- Region:
- Russian River Valley
- Sub-Appellation:
- Russian River Valley
- Alcohol:
- 15.5%
- Size:
- 750ml
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- Barbecue · Burger · Grilled Meat · Pork · Ribs
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Hartford Family Winery
Hartford Family Winery is associated with Provingage Wine Associates. Nate Weis joined in the same year as other staff changes. Nate Weis replaced Daniel Baron in 2017 when Baron retired. Justin Hirigoyen succeeded Miller. Founded in 1994 by Don and Jennifer Hartford. First crush completed in 1994 with two Pinot Noirs and one old-vine Zinfandel. Named Hartford Court Artisan Winery of the Year by Wine & Spirits in 1996 and 2004. Robert Parker recognized Hartford as one of Northern California's finest Pinot Noir and Zinfandel producers. Wines have been served at the White House. The 100-year old Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard is located on about seven acres along a slight rise off Wood Road in the Russian River Valley appellation of Sonoma County. The vineyard has been hand-tended by the Fanucchi family for the last 29 years.
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