2023 Hartford Court Marin Chardonnay
94 points, Tonya Pitts
$70
750ml
This Chardonnay exhibits aromas of grilled citrus and pineapple, opening with time into dried flowers and lemon verbena. Vivid flavors of citrus, pear, and a focused texture are driven by the cool conditions and naturally low-yielding vines from this unique growing site.
94 points, Tonya Pitts
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Vibrant, with youthful aromas of apple, pineapple, and Meyer lemon layered with white flowers, fresh caramel, and crème fraîche. The palate offers pomelo, grilled navel orange rind, crushed clove, sedimentary nuances, and an ocean breeze, culminating in citrus oils and saline zest. Best to cellar until 2035 or aerate and drink now. Pair with poached John Dore, crispy potatoes, and pea tendrils."
Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, February 2026
Historical Acclaim
- V. 2023: 94 points, Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, February 2026
- V. 2023: 94 points, Virginie Boone, JebDunnuck.com, February 2026
- V. 2021: 93 points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, July 2023
- V. 2021: 92 points, Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, May 2024
- V. 2021: 92 points, Erin Brooks, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2024
Vineyard & Vintage Character
This wine is sourced from a small, dry-farmed vineyard on rolling hills in an area of Marin that has been home to cattle and dairies for the last century. Today, there are small vineyard sites scattered across Marin that are producing very interesting and distinct fruit.
Hand harvested at night. Clusters are whole cluster pressed before moving drectly to French oak barrels for fermentation. Native primary and ML. Long fermentations are followed by battonage for several months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered after 15 months of barrel aging.
