{"product_id":"hartford-highwire-zinfandel-2018","title":"Hartford Highwire Zinfandel 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eHartford Highwire Zinfandel 2018 is a striking example of old-vine California Zin, drawn from the historic Highwire Vineyard where more than 100-year-old vines produce remarkably concentrated fruit. Crafted with a light touch and bottled without fining or filtration, it captures both power and finesse in a style that has made Hartford one of Sonoma’s standout names.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows the deep, dark color you would expect from old-vine Zinfandel. The nose is layered and expressive, with dark cherry, blueberry compote, leather, spice, tobacco, cedar, and a cool lift of menthol.\n\nOn the palate, ripe blueberry and cherry lead the way, followed by tea, licorice, rose petals, and black pepper. Despite its nearly 16% alcohol, the wine feels balanced and polished, finishing long, savory, and memorable. It has the structure and concentration to develop further over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighwire Vineyard is planted to vines over a century old, trained on wire and pruned more tightly than usual to increase sun exposure and help the fruit ripen fully. The result is unusually concentrated Zinfandel from a historic California site with real pedigree. The wine was aged for 9 months in French oak, with half the barrels new, and bottled without fining or filtration to preserve texture and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an ideal match for richly flavored dishes such as grilled lamb, barbecue ribs, smoked brisket, short ribs, or pepper-crusted steak. It also works beautifully with hard cheeses and hearty Mediterranean dishes. Serve at around 16-18°C, and consider decanting for 30-60 minutes to let the aromatics open and the structure soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHartford Family Winery has built a strong reputation in California for site-driven wines with precision, depth, and a clear sense of origin. Based in Sonoma, the producer is especially respected for its old-vine Zinfandel and Pinot Noir, and Jeff Stewart’s minimally interventionist winemaking approach has helped establish Hartford as a benchmark name in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hartford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255018082641,"sku":"FW-6329","price":96.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/hartfordhighwirezinfandel2018-311.png?v=1783455718","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/hartford-highwire-zinfandel-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}