Hartford 1999 Dutton Ranch-Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Dutton Ranch-Sanchietti Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Hartford / Russian River Valley

Pure, seductive Pinot aromas combine floral, rose-petal aromas with dark fruit and brown sugar. Rich flavors of blackberries and boysenberries cascade across the palate in a fall of velvet. Moderate acidity makes it approachable now, but there’s enough tannin to preserve it for a few years. A wine that can stand up to steak but still retains a sense of Pinot elegance. Editors’ Choice.