Hartford Court, Fog Dance Vineyard Pinot Noir, Green Valley of Russian River Valley

Intense cherry on the nor and palette right off the bat. 60-90 minutes after opening yielded some subtle baking spices - cloves, and cinnamon. Good acidity - great pairing with miso salmon. I have yet to taste a Hartford Pinot that wasn’t excellent. Not sure how much more complex this gets with age - but I had no qualms opening it in 2025.

2022 vintage

A lot of fruit up front, not a ton of acidity. Some good RRV fragrance on nose. Intense but lacks finish. Prefer other pinot cuvées from Hartford. Tasted at Healdsburg tasting room

2022 vintage

Sweet ripe cherries, plum, raspberry, powdered sugar (not off putting), fresh roses, crushed earth. Great length and balance with a fresh profile that left you wanting more.

2022 vintage

Opened two hours prior to dinner. The nose is floral with red fruit. The palate is dark cherry, red plums, cranberry and flowers with a hint of baking spices. The finish is moderate to long and smooth.

2012 vintage

Hartford zin at its finest! Medium bodied red fruits, spice, and a long acid filled finish. Perfect blend of fruit and structure. THIS....is why Hartford is squarely at the top of my favorite zin producers (alongside Bedrock, Carlisle, and Once & Future)

2012 vintage

Opened about three hours prior to dinner. The nose is floral with red fruit. The palate is dark cherry, red plums, cranberry and flowers with a hint of baking spices. The finish is moderate to long.

2012 vintage

Clear medium ruby in color with medium plus intensity and notes of cherry, pencil shavings, graphite, red currant, dried rose, raspberry, cranberry, and dried soil. This wine is dry with high acid, medium tannins, medium body, high alcohol, and medium finish.

2012 vintage

Nice wine but more acidic and fruity than the Fannuchi Wood.

2012 vintage

Outstanding with thanksgiving spread! So smooth so good!

2012 vintage

Big California Pinot. Nose of cherries, cola, but not much sous bois. Palate is expressive and bold, with a lot of fruit and round, sweet, well-integrated tannins. Little bit of that spiciness which is typical of Sonoma evident as well. Despite a relatively substantial ABV of 14.8%, it doesn’t create much heat on the back palate. Finish is quite long. This is quite excellent.

2012 vintage

Double blind 2012 Pinot from somewhere (Everyone's House) : The double blind lineup was: - 2012 Domaine Serene Evenstad Res (benchmark) - 2012 Hartford Court Far Coast - 2012 Thomas - 2012 Le Cadeau Merci Res - 2012 Occidental Elizabeth - 2012 Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill - 2012 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard This wine was much more accessible than the Domaine Serene Evanstad. There is some mushroom, forest floor and some earth. The nose is light while the palate is richer. …

2012 vintage

Zooming in on 2012 Pinots....and they are zooming along! : Zooming in on 2012 Pinots All wines pulled and stood upright at 2:00 am then poured through a screen and decanted at 3:30, then immediately transferred to jars and sealed for transportation at 4:30. Wines consumed over 3 hours beginning at 6:30 pm. Wines for this tasting were 2012 Pinots from California and Oregon, and included the following: - 2014 Aubert CIX (Starter) - 2012 Domaine Serene Evenstad Res (benchmark) …

2012 vintage

Virtual Double Blind 2012 Domestic Pinot Noir Tasting (Home) : Dark red color. Decanted at 3:30, then immediately transferred to jars and sealed for transportation at 4:30. Wines consumed over 3 hours beginning at 7:30 pm (for me). Drank a glass double blind over 3 plus hours. Well I was certain this was a California pinot. I will say that I liked nose which shows off black cherries, dried earth and underbrush. The palate however is a total mess for …

2012 vintage

Found this in the back of the cellar in a box labeled 2020. Very impressed. Best Pinot I’ve had all year. Fruit still thick and surprisingly floral nose. Velvety mouthfeel. Vanilla, blackberries.

2012 vintage

PnP: 55 deg; subdued fresh berry nose; medium bodied sweet tannin, dark berries bramble; very nice mouthfeel; lasting spicy finish; drinking very nicely

2012 vintage

Un nez qui ne renie ni ses origines ni son cépage, avec des arômes similaires à un beau bourgogne, mais un côté un peu confituré. La bouche est svelte, assez gourmande mais sans excès, on a su préserver une belle fraîcheur. C’est exubérant et mûr, sans surprise, mais franchement délicieux, avec une complexité fort intéressante. Il pourrait passer pour un bourgogne moderne, ce fut d’ailleurs l’impression de ma bourguignonne. Excellent, dans son style. 92-93 pts

2012 vintage

Nice cherry and just what you want from a Pinot. Several good years left

2012 vintage

Was fabulous - great fruit, floral, well balanced, and a finish that went on forever

2012 vintage

I think my tastes have changed towards lighter wines in the last few years. Was a little disappointed in this last night having had high expectations. Loved this when I tasted at the winery in May 2015. Opened last night and it came across as more of a soft syrah with some oak influence rather than pinot noir. Had a touch of sweetness. Needed a bit more acidity. Was pleasant to drink, but not what I hoped this would be.

2012 vintage

Excellent - doesn't come across as 14.8% alc but is light on it's feet and ready to drink. Lovely.

2012 vintage

A beautiful, soft nose with notes of plum, blackberries, black raspberries, kirsch and a touch of wild flowers. The palate is surprisingly light and elegant with bright acidity. Flavors of black raspberries, kirsch and a touch of soy lead to notes of oak and spice. The finish is long and elegant with lingering acidity and bramble fruits.

2012 vintage

Dark red but short of opaque. Very aromatic lavender and black cherry. The sip is forward, concentrated, smooth, well structured, fruity, refreshingly acidic, elegant, and integrated.

2012 vintage

- Crimsom color.

2014 vintage

Still fresh. Well balanced. Great food wine.

2012 vintage

This has evolved beautifully. A big boy Pinot, that has a huge nose, big silky body with tons of red fruits, with some white pepper, cedar, and silky tannins. This is all Sonoma fruit with no funk or earth, but still offers depth and decent complexity. This is a Pinot for Cab lovers.

2012 vintage

Fairly robust for a Sonoma Coast pinot, though interesting nevertheless. Worked well with beef stroganoff.

2012 vintage

Oaky Syrah in a Pinot bottle.

2012 vintage

At the Hotel du Vin in Harrogate. Silky Pinot, touch of tomato to good red fruits. Youthful but opens up well in the glass. Reminiscent of a village Morey in style and weight but sweeter fruit. Good.

2012 vintage

Decanted for an hour. Still fantastic. Great fruit and acid. Layers of cherry and cola with a coating mouthfeel. Long finish.

2012 vintage

Served with deep dish pizza. Very fruit forward, cherry and blackberry, rich and delicious, smooth , long finish.

2012 vintage

Decanted for nearly 90 minutes. This wine had rich intense fruit, primarily black cherry. Nice depth with a significant mouthfeel coat, followed by a long finish. Fantastic pinot, 91-92.

2012 vintage

Very soft tannins. Notes of dark cherry and plum, and slightly floral on the finish.

2012 vintage

Fabulous pinot. Penetrating, effusive nose with black cherry and rhubarb pie notes. Great depth: oozes pinot typicity on the palate. Microfiber tannins with a touch of tea on the finish. Not as much menthol as the previous tasting, but a slight cooling effect. Better than last time. Great wine--paired wonderfully with Amanda's broiled steelhead and fried rice.

2012 vintage

Dark garnet color. Intoxicating nose filled with black cherry, cola and toasted almonds. Big body, and big fruit, licorice and some spice. Balanced and rich, with nice acidity and grippy yet soft tannins on the finish. An incredible Pinot!

2012 vintage

A very good zinfandel. Plum and bright cherry notes with excellent depth and a long finish. Decanted for two hours prior to drinking. Wish I bought more.

2012 vintage

Decanted for an hour. Rich dark fruit, mostly black cherry, with good structure and a smooth, long finish. The dense concentration of fruit is reminiscent of some of Hartford's premium single-vineyard pinots. This is not the bright fruit, light-bodied wine that some seek when choosing a pinot, but it's well-made and a good bargain at $28.

2012 vintage

Huge aromas of dark fruits, vanilla, black cherry, and a hint of spice with a full bodied palate of sweet dark fruits and decent acidity for balance. A big Russian River Pinot that you can sniff and "chew on" for hours. Suitable for more hefty and substantial food courses that would typically pair with a Zin or a Cab, but also delightful to sip on alone.

2012 vintage

decanted for an hour and that wasn't long enough. Closed at first, but with a little more time it opened up to be right nice. Really like that they tell you something about the vineyard and the wine on the label. I wish more wineries would do this.

2012 vintage

This California Pinot Noir took us by surprise for its intense red nose, in ways more resembling the alcoholic fruitiness of a Zinfandel and the shale notes of Petit Verdot. Far more substantial than your typical Pinot, we ultimately found the brambly palate of beach plum and other berries to be very smooth. This is one of those hearty Pinots that you can drink in the same sitting as a Cabernet Sauvignon, and love it!

2012 vintage

Granny Smith apple, lime, minerality, medium plus acidity. a-

2012 vintage

Easy drinking wine, big red fruit, very nice nose, 93

2012 vintage

Great balance and strong cherry and terroir.

2012 vintage

Dark purple color, near opaque with a 1 inch pour. Rich expansive nose-filling aromas of red and black cherry with a touch of lavender and rose. Caressing texture, amazingly smooth for a 3 year old Pinot. Impressively concentrated and delicious flavors with no heaviness and just enough tannin and acid to have no flabbiness. Lightly drying with zero astringency or harshness. Astonishingly good for a generic Russian River bottling, proof positive that Hartford Court belongs in the top tier of …

2012 vintage

Cherry, cola on the nose- fruit forward. Beautiful, vibrant red color. Balanced cherry on the finish. Drinkable now.

2012 vintage

Beautiful deep magenta. Decanted for nearly an hour before dinner (grilled yellowfin tuna, Asian slaw, mashed potatoes). Pleasant floral nose with pomegranate, rhubarb, and black cherry notes. Very fine, supple tannins. A faint, cooling menthol on the finish, which slightly detracts from a great wine. From the Hartford mailing list.

2012 vintage

Nice nose of red fruit and spice. The first thing I noticed was the rich lush texture. Plum, dark cherry, cloves and other spices continued in a medium finish. Tasted like autumn. Very enjoyable.

2012 vintage

Wonderful flavors, typical RRV, good acidity even on the 4th day.

2012 vintage

Very average. Drank it 3 days, keeping in the fridge recorked. Some muted cherries on the nose, so so mid palate and finish. Not horrible, but not memorable at all, hardly worth $22 (on sale)

2012 vintage

Followed over 4 days. Initially backwards and reticent with a slightly musty, dark fruit nose and palate. On day 4, finally opened up with wild berry notes, bramble, and hints of smoke. Palate balanced yet restrained with good acidity and smooth tannins. For a RVV wine, this comes across as being somewhat Burgundian with its restrained fruit. Whereas Burgundy has more barnyard, forest floor, truffles and mushrooms, this wine replaces that with bramble and hints of smoke. Those looking for …

2012 vintage

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2012 vintage

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