COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Hartford Family Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hartford Court Russian River Valley Chardonnay is produced by Hartford Family Winery, a family-run estate founded in 1994. The wine hails from the esteemed Russian River Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California, a region celebrated for its cool climate and diverse terroir. This Chardonnay is a blend sourced from various estate and neighboring vineyards across the appellation, reflecting the complexity and character of its origin. The winery's philosophy centers on expressing vineyard personality through minimal intervention winemaking techniques, including the use of native yeasts and careful vineyard management.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are hand-harvested at night to preserve freshness.
Fact 02
Winemaking uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 03
The winery practices sustainable farming with low yields.
Fact 04
Wines are often unfined and unfiltered to retain texture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Hartford Court Russian River Valley Chardonnay begins with hand-harvested grapes, picked at night for maximum freshness. The fruit undergoes whole-cluster pressing before fermentation in 100% French oak barrels, utilizing indigenous yeasts for both primary and secondary malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 8-10 months in French oak, with a portion of new barrels, and undergoes weekly lees stirring (batonage) to enhance texture and complexity. Most bottlings are unfined and unfiltered to preserve their natural mouthfeel and flavor profile.
