Coming from the top of the estate property on Wappo Hill (540 feet in elevation), the 2022 Hartwell XX has a brilliant nose of darker currants, violets, orange blossom, and tobacco, with some classic Pauillac-like tobacco and cedar nuances. Its rich, full-bodied, has a deep, layered mouthfeel, and ripe tannins. This beauty isnt going to make you forget the magical 2021, but were clearly not far off, and this is already upfront and accessible.
97 Pts Jeb Dunnuck