
Hartford Court Russian River Chardonnay 2020
The Wine
92 Pts Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate 'The 2020 Chardonnay Russian River Valley was barrel fermented and matured 10 months in 28% new oak. It's composed of a blend of fruit from neighborhoods across the Russian River Valley: Middle Reach, Green Valley, Laguna Ridge, Santa Rosa Plain and Sebastopol Hills. It has a nose of white peaches and lime peel with touches of toast, dark spice and roasted almonds. The palate is lush and satiny, with hedonistic, spicy fruits and fresh acidity that makes this super easy to drink! Drink 2022-2027.'
92 Pts Wine Enthusiast 'With a big, rich opening of toasted oak, this crowd-pleasing wine delivers tropical richness and intensity around a spicy complement of baking spice and vanilla. It is well made and balanced within a full-bodied style.'
92 Pts Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 'An amalgam of all their single vineyard wines, the 2020 Chardonnay Russian River Valley is fresh with green pear liquor, flint, and white flowers. The palate is snappy on the finish, with lemon pith, ripe green apple skin, and wet stone. Drink this now and over the next 6 or so years. Drink 2022-2028.'
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - USA
Region - California
Sub Region - Sonoma, Russian River
Extra - Cork
Year - 2020
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Established in 1994, Hartford Family Winery was born from Don and Jennifer Hartford's passion for fine wines, the community, and the distinctive vineyards surrounding their home in the Russian River Valley. Situated in Forestville, a town within Sonoma County, the winery stands approximately 15 miles from the brisk Pacific Coast.
Hartford Family Winery is dedicated to producing wines from individual vineyard sites. In recent years, they have crafted around 25 unique single vineyard bottlings. The small, low-yielding vineyards yield wines with distinct character and rich personality. Their Hartford Court Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays range from as little as 93 cases to around 800 cases. Similarly, the Hartford Old Vine Zinfandels are available in limited quantities.