Hartford 1999 Arrendell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Arrendell Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Hartford / Russian River Valley

Aromas of dark fruit, anise, smoke and dried herbs morph into flavors of stone fruits (plums, cherries) in the mouth, with a strong undercurrent of pomegranate. This thick, almost syrupy wine is almost steroidally concentrated, but stays focused thanks to lemony acids that might be too much for some tasters.