96 Points -
Another Russian River release, the 2019 Chardonnay Four Hearts Vineyard brings plenty of ripe tropical fruit as well as medium to full body, a supple, layered mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and building spice, toast, and green almond nuances. It's another thrilling, brilliant Chardonnay from this estate. Drink bottles over the coming 5-7 years. – Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, July 2021
Tasting Notes
This highly textured wine displays aromas of yellow apple, honeysuckle and tangerine skin. Fresh flavors of Granny Smith apple and Meyer lemon are intertwined with layers of spice and crystallized ginger. A rich and weighty mid-palate is followed by a very long exotic, mineral-infused finish.
Historic Acclaim
2018: 95 points, jebdunnuck.com, May 2020
2018: 93+ points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Feb 2020
2017: 96 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Oct 2018
2016: 96 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Dec 2017
2015: 96 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Oct 2016
2014: 96 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Dec 2015
2013: 93 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Dec 2014
2012: 91-93 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate. Dec 2013
2012: 92 points, International Wine Cellar, May 2014
2011: 94 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, April 2013
2011: 92 points, International Wine Cellar, May 2013
2010: 91-93 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Feb 2012
2010: 91 points, International Wine Cellar, May 2012
2009: 91-93 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Feb 2011
2008: 92 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Feb 2010
2007: 96 points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Dec 2008
Vineyard & Vintage Character
Our family of four makes Four Hearts Vineyards Chardonnay from vineyards located in the heart of the Russian River Valley AVA. These vineyards average nearly 40 years old and are planted with very diverse Chardonnay clonal selections that include old Wente, Sees and Rued field selections, Dijon Clone 95 and Clone 4. These clones and field selections are harvested and fermented separately and only the best barrels from each lot are blended to create the final cuvée. The 2017 Hartford Court Four Hearts Chardonnay has a weighty texture with spicy and layered flavors and finishes with a brightness that reflects the cool climate origins of the vineyards that comprise this blend. All wines are barrel fermented in French oak barrels and complete full malolactic fermentation with bi-monthly lees stirring.
Wine Details
Oak: 100 % French oak; 29% new
Time in oak: 8 months
Yeast: native
TA: 5.5 g / L
pH: 3.45
Alcohol: 14.7%