Hartford Court 'Russian River Valley' Chardonnay 2022 chardpinotsale cedar and blackpepper

cedar and blackpepper

A good Corton must have "gras" (a velvety texture) to counterbalance tannin and acidity

There are notes of blue flowers

and ginger and a body that balances deep citrus and floral flavors with zesty minerality and excellent clarity

With age the aromas evolve towards almond and lightly grilled dried fruit

Hartford Court 'Russian River Valley' Chardonnay 2022 chardpinotsale cedar and blackpepperThe 2022 vintage, one of Hartford Court's earliest harvests on record, gave them wines with precision and concentration. The Chardonnay has great elegance and bright acidity from the fruit harvested in August, with the fruit harvested in September giving more ripe fruit and richness.