Hartford Court Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2022

Winery NotesHartford Court, part of the Hartford Family Winery, is a celebrated producer in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, known for elegant, small-lot wines that highlight the character of cool-climate vineyards. Founded in 1994 by Don and Jennifer Hartford, the estate has built a reputation for exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel crafted from old-vine and sustainably farmed vineyards. Hartford’s approach emphasizes low yields, meticulous vineyard work, and traditional winemaking techniques, resulting in wines of depth, balance, and site transparency. Technical Notes Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Vintage: 2022 Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Farming: Sustainable, with focus on low yields and hand-harvesting Vinification: Barrel fermented with native yeasts; full malolactic fermentation Aging: 10 months in French oak barrels (about 30% new) Alcohol: ~14.5% Tasting NotesThe 2022 Russian River Valley Chardonnay is a quintessential expressio