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Hartford Court 2007 Stone Côte Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast)
- $60
The vineyard is in the interior part of the appellation, toward Carneros, and the wine displays the firm, acidic minerality of that cool, foggy region. It has fantastic limpidity. The oak is remarkable for the purity of vanilla and smoky honey, while the underlying flavors of Meyer lemons, pineapples, nectarines and kumquats are decadently good. A masterpiece of…
— S.H.
(7/1/2009)
Hartford Court 2005 Land's Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
- Editors' Choice
- $45
Most of the grapes came from the Annapolis Vineyard, with some from Seascape. While the vintage was cool, it gave incredibly long hangtime. Dry, crisp and delicate, the wine has a silky voluptuousness that makes it irresistible, with pie-filling cherry and black raspberry flavors finished with Asian spice. New French oak adds toast and vanilla sweetness. It’s…
— S.H.
(5/1/2007)
Hartford Court 2007 Arrendell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $85
The winery’s most expensive wine comes from very low-yielding Martini selection grapes planted in 1975. The ’07, tasted at a bit more than one year of age, was pronounced in smoky oak and robust tannins, showing jammy flavors of blackberries, cherries, blueberries, anise, cloves and cedar. Hold this powerful wine until 2011.
— S.H.
(8/1/2009)
Hartford Court 2007 Hailey's Block Pinot Noir (Green Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $60
This is from a block of younger vines made from Dijon clones within the larger Arrendell Vineyard. The wine is quite full-bodied and robust, almost rustic, which is mainly due to the powerful, young tannins. With explosive berry, currant and mocha flavors, this powerful wine should hit its stride in mid-2010.
— S.H.
(7/1/2009)
Hartford Court 2005 Arrendell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $75
This is a very serious Pinot Noir, one that will benefit from cellaring despite the drink-me-now deliciousness. It’s not just the fruit, which is deeply satisfying in cherries, raspberries, sweet rhubarb pie, blood oranges and juicy pomegranates. It’s the structure. Crisp acids and silky tannins create a near-perfect architecture. Elegant and sophisticated, this…
— S.H.
(11/1/2007)
Hartford Court 2007 Land's Edge Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
- $50
A blend of various vineyards from the far or “true” Sonoma Coast, and also Hartford Court’s highest-production Pinot Noir. Always beautiful and balanced, the ’07 in particular is remarkable for its silky tannins and overall seamless quality. Really excites for the complexity of currant, cola, licorice and cedar flavors. Now through 2013.
— S.H.
(7/1/2009)
Hartford Court 2007 Seascape Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast)
- $65
High acidity marks this vibrant wine, which is from one of Kendall-Jackson’s coolest coastal vineyards. The crispness lends a vibrant tension to the intense flavors of Meyer lemons, orange blossom and minerals, while oak adds softer, spicy notes. Feels racy and nervy all through, in a delicious way.
— S.H.
(7/1/2009)
Hartford Court 2007 Velvet Sisters Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $60
The vineyard is near the northwest edge of the Sonoma Coast, a wild, rugged mountainous region whose personality seems stamped on the wine. It’s enormously rich in Dijonesque fruit, offering an array of red and black currants, cherries, pomegranates, anise, cinnamon and pepper. For all the opulence, the wine is dry and balanced. But it’s just a baby. Hold until…
— S.H.
(7/1/2009)
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