Hartford Court can be relied on to turn out excellent quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel, and this wine is no exception. Haley's Block" is a portion of the larger Arrendale Vineyard located in Green Valley AVA, an area carved out of the Russian River Valley AVA. Green Valley has a climate even cooler than Russian River Valley, which makes it ideal for Pinot Noir.
The wine's color is medium red. Ripe cherry aromas predominate with just a hint of cola and wet earth. Oak plays only a supporting role. The flavors are fresh and focused. The cool vineyard site helps keep the acidity up even though the alcohol was in the high 14%. 298 cases were produced.
The wine's price was $47, which I think is reasonable for a pinot of this quality. Hartford Court wines can often be found in the Wine Exchange newsletter or on their website. You can also purchase them directly from Hartford Court using their website. You might also want to consider their 2005 "Far Coast Vineyard" Pinot Noir, which is sourced from a "real" Sonoma Coast vineyard. This wine is more expensive ($65).
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