98 Points -
"The 2018 Pinot Noir Hailey's Block comes from a cooler section of the Russian River Valley (it comes from a small block in the Arrendell Vineyard) and it shows, with the wine offering a darker, more herbal, sappy style in its black cherry and mulberry fruits as well as candied violet, spice, and spring flower-like aromas and flavors. As with all these 2018s from Hartford Court, the palate is spot on, and it has incredible purity of fruit, flawless tannins, and a great, great finish.." Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, July 2021
Tasting Notes
Red and black cherries, wild berry, allspice and floral aromas accent the wine and are followed by bright blue fruits, candied cherry notes and subtle earthy flavors that carry through on the palate. Full bodied, silky tannins complete the savory finish.
Historic Acclaim
2017: 97 Points, Wine Enthusiast, July 2020
2017: 94+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck, June 2020
2016: 96+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, June 2019
2016: 94+ Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2018
2015: 94 Points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, December 2017
2014: 91 Points Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, October 2016
2014: 90-93 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2016
2013: 92 Points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, October 2015
2012: 96 Points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, December 2014
2011: 92 Points Wine Enthusiast
2010: 92-93 Points Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, May 2013
2010: 92 Points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, April 2013
2008: 91 Points Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, May 2010
2007: 95 Points Steve Heimoff, The Wine Enthusiast
2007: 92 Points Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
2007: 92 Points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, February 2010
2006: 92 Points Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
2005: 91 Points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2007
Vineyard & Vintage Character
Hailey’s Block is located within our oldest property, the Arrendell Vineyard, and is named after Don and Jennifer Hartford’s daughter, Hailey. The block was planted in 1996 to Dijon selections 114 and 777 of Pinot Noir when Hailey was just six years old. Over the years, we have watched both Hailey and her namesake Pinot Noir mature into personalities of great strength, beauty, and charm.
Hailey’s Block sits in arguably the coldest spot in the Green Valley sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley AVA. The cold meso-climate that results from cool air settling in this low-lying vineyard preserves natural acidity in the grapes and helps preserve the pure expression of the unique terroir in this beautiful release.
Wine Details
Oak: 100% French oak, 36% new
Time in oak: 16 months
Yeasts: Native
Alcohol: 14.8%
TA: 5.4 g/L
pH: 3.67
Cases produced: 240
Unfined and unfiltered