Russian River Valley

Region: California

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

Tasting notes: An entry level wine but a solid one. Very aromatic, displaying scents of fresh berries and sappy cherries. Soft and gentle on the palate with lighter weight flavours of red cherries and berries with a good cut of citrus-driven acidity on the finish.

Aromas of black cherry, blueberry, black currant, allspice, and loam are followed by flavours of wild raspberries, dark berries, and a crushed rock minerality. The dense entry is followed by a sweet and juicy mouthfeel, supported by acidity, silky tannins, and a subtle earthy finish.

Critical Acclaim

Jeb Dunnuck - 94 Points: “Readers looking for an incredibly charming, delicious Pinot Noir that’s going to deliver the goods should check out the 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley from Hartford Court. Revealing a translucent ruby/plum colour, it has a wonderful nose of spiced red and black fruits, candied violets, orange blossom, and incense. Medium-bodied on the palate, it’s wonderfully balanced, with soft, supple tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. Drink this beauty any time over the coming 5-6 years.”

Wilfred Wong of Wine.com - 92 Points: “The 2019 Hartford Court Russian River Valley Pinot Noir shows pleasing and nicely-focused textures on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine brings ripe fruit, light savoury spices, and oak onto the palate. Enjoy it with pan-fried, rosemary-accented lamb chops. (Tasted: October 22, 2020, San Francisco, CA)”

Wine Spectator - 92 Points: “This crackles with juicy and well-defined black cherry, pomegranate and boysenberry fruit flavour’s on a nicely open-knit frame, while anise and apple wood accents line the finish.”

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 90 Points: “The 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, 27% new. It delivers vibrant notes of black cherries, kirsch and mulberries with suggestions of garrigue and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of ripe, juicy black and red berry flavours, supported by soft tannins, finishing with a lively red berry kick.”

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Region: U.S.A., California, Monterey County

Grape variety: Chardonnay

Tasting notes: On the nose, hints of citrus blossom, fresh nectarine, and toasted hazelnut are followed by flavours of lemon curd, white peach, and mandarin candy. On the palate, the wine has an excellent concentration and an elegant finish.

Award: 91 Points JebDunnuck.com 2021

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