2016 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Muldune Trail
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Another Anderson Valley release, the 2016 Pinot Noir Muldune Trail comes from a warmer, higher elevation vineyard located on a ridge at 2,000 feet above sea level. This puts the vineyard above the fog line, so it sees higher day temperatures and cooler nighttime temperatures. Aged 17 months in 32% new French oak, it has a classic, savory Anderson Valley bouquet of black and blue fruits, dried spice, loamy soil, cured meats, and forest floor. It’s rich and medium to full-bodied, with a mouthfilling texture and a great finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 Pinot Noir Muldune Trail stands out in this range for its vertical feel and overall energy, both typical of this high-elevation site. Dark cherry, plum, rose petal and mint all open up in the glass. The 2016 is a touch compact and slightly nervous in feel, but quite attractive just the same.
The 2016 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Muldune Trail is medium to deep ruby-purple colored and charges boldly from the glass with intense scents of raspberries, black cherries, pomegranate and redcurrants with touches of fungi, bay leaves and rose hip tea. Medium to full-bodied with a firm, fine-grained foundation and oodles of freshness, it delivers powerful black and red berry layers and a long fruity finish. 298 cases produced.