Hartford Court Pinot Noir RRV 2023 - 750ml
Hartford Court Pinot Noir RRV 2023 - 750ml
94pts Jeb Dunnuck
The 2023 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is also from the Russian River Valley. It’s a bright ruby color and boasts a seductive perfume with notes of fresh leather, ripe cherries, sweet spices, and forest earth. The palate is medium-framed and has a focused and bright feel, with refreshing, mouthwatering acidity, ripe tannins, and a gently tapering, spiced finish. Drink 2026-2040.
93pts James Suckling
A lush and pleasurable wine with aromas of red roses and baking spices and flavors of juicy red fruit. A full-bodied pinot with silky tannins, a rich and satisfying finish and pleasant bitter orange rind at the end.
92pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is composed of fruit from Hartford Court's estate vineyards plus purchased fruit. Matured for nine months in 28% new French oak, it has layered aromas of cranberry, pomegranate, graham cracker, tobacco, tea leaves and forest floor. The full-bodied palate features concentrated, spicy flavors framed by grainy tannins and juicy acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish.
Winemakers Notes
The 2023 Hartford Court Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a vibrant, medium-bodied wine featuring aromas of cherry, raspberry, violet, and forest floor. It offers a juicy, sweet mouthfeel with silky tannins, bright acidity, and a mineral-driven finish. Matured in 28% new French oak, it showcases notes of black tea and baking spices.
